Description
Warm up with this comforting Slow Cooker French Onion Soup, filled with caramelized onions, aromatic herbs, and topped with gooey cheese—perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced into thick pieces
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed onions to a slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth and add thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, toast baguette slices until golden brown.
- Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with toasted baguette slices and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, consider slowly caramelizing the onions even longer. - Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss or mozzarella for topping variations. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat before serving.