Description
Warm, comforting Crockpot French Onion Soup brings classic French flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort. Caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and melted cheese create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups beef broth
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving Component:
- French bread slices, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare a crockpot and melt butter, gently sautéing onions with sugar on high heat for approximately 4 hours, stirring occasionally to develop rich, golden-brown caramelization.
- Pour in broth and season with thyme, salt, and pepper, then reduce heat to low setting and allow soup to simmer and develop deep flavors for 4-5 hours.
- Transfer the aromatic soup carefully into oven-safe ceramic bowls, ensuring even distribution.
- Layer rustic bread slices across the soup’s surface, generously covering with grated cheese.
- Position bowls under broiler at high temperature for 2-3 minutes, watching closely until cheese transforms into a bubbly, golden-brown crust with crispy edges.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly develops deep, rich flavor and requires patience for the best results.
- Using sweet Vidalia or yellow onions creates a more mellow, complex taste profile in the soup.
- Choosing a good-quality crusty bread like sourdough or French baguette ensures a crispy, delicious topping.
- Select a flavorful melting cheese such as Gruyère or Emmental for authentic French onion soup experience.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg