Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
Slow Cooker French Onion Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. With sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey Gruyère cheese, this soup warms your heart and soul. Let your slow cooker work its magic while you enjoy the delightful aromas filling your home. Just ladle it into bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, and broil for a deliciously cheesy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Place sliced onions and butter in the slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Add white wine and mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until onions are caramelized.
- Stir in beef broth; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- Toast baguette slices until golden brown.
- Serve soup in oven-safe bowls topped with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese; broil until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh thyme or bay leaves during cooking. - Swap Gruyère with Swiss or mozzarella cheese based on preference. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.