Description
A cozy and rich French onion soup made effortlessly in the slow cooker, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 splash of white wine (optional)
- 4 slices of crusty bread
- 1 cup Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated
Instructions
- Slice the onions evenly.
- Toss them in the slow cooker with butter and a pinch of salt.
- Cook until soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broth and seasonings, then let it cook longer to blend flavors.
- Toast the bread.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with cheese, and broil until bubbly.
Notes
Toast the bread more than you think to prevent sogginess. Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg