Cozy Crockpot French Onion Soup
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of crockpot French onion soup. This delightful dish features sweet caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and a generous layer of melty Gruyère cheese, all served atop crispy baguette slices. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this soup is sure to bring warmth and joy to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 hours
- Total Time: 11 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 quart beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In the crockpot, melt butter on high heat. Add sliced onions and stir until coated.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 10 hours until onions are golden brown.
- Add broth and spices: Pour in beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine.
- Let it simmer: Cover and let simmer on low for an additional hour.
- Toast baguette slices: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Melt cheese: In oven-safe bowls, ladle hot soup over toasted baguette slices topped with Gruyère cheese. Broil until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg