Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours, 15 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours, 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 quarts no-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup sherry
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- Pepper, to taste
- Sliced bread (or croutons)
- 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, sliced (Swiss cheese is a good alternative)
Instructions:
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine thinly sliced onions, butter, sugar, and salt. Cook on high for 7 hours or until onions are tender and caramelized to a rich brown color.
- Add beef broth, sherry, fresh thyme sprigs, and season with pepper. Mix well, cover, and continue to cook on high for an additional hour.
- When ready to serve, place slices of bread or croutons on top of the soup. Arrange slices of Gruyere cheese over the bread.
- Optional step for a more melted cheese topping: Cook for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Enjoy this classic French Onion Soup, effortlessly prepared and bursting with flavor thanks to your slow cooker!
This recipe guarantees a comforting and delicious soup with minimal effort, perfect for any occasion.