Crockpot French Onion Soup
Crockpot French Onion Soup is a comforting classic that brings the essence of a cozy bistro right to your table. With sweet caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and bubbling Gruyère cheese, this dish warms you from the inside out. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot and let the flavors meld while you relax. Each bowl is a delightful hug of rich flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 crusty French bread loaf, sliced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet with butter over medium heat until golden brown (15-20 minutes). Transfer to the crockpot.
- Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves to the crockpot; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, toast bread slices until golden.
- Remove bay leaves from soup; serve topped with toasted bread and melted Gruyère cheese under the broiler until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine or sherry to the broth. If you prefer a lighter version, substitute beef broth with vegetable stock. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.