Slow-Cooked French Onion Soup

  Lunch

My husband and I love French onion soup, so I wondered if I could turn it into a less labor-intensive dish by altering my recipe to work in a slow cooker. The rich, cheesy result was an instant winner at home.

Slow-Cooked French Onion Soup

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 7 hours
YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
  • 3 cups water
  • 3/4 cup white wine or regular-strength beef broth
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 fresh parsley sprig, optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 16 slices French bread (1/4 inch thick)
  • 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Place butter in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with sweet and red onions; sprinkle with pepper. Cook, covered, on low until onions are tender, 5-6 hours.
  • 2. Stir in broth, water, wine, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 2-3 hours. Remove herb sprigs and bay leaf.
  • 3. To serve, preheat broiler. Place bread on a baking sheet; broil 4 in. from heat until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes per side. Top bread with cheese; broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Divide soup among eight bowls; top with cheese toasts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

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