Best 7 Crockpot French Onion Soup Recipes

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In the realm of classic comfort food, few dishes evoke nostalgia and warmth quite like a steaming bowl of crockpot French onion soup. This timeless recipe, with its rich, savory broth, caramelized onions, and melted cheese, has been passed down through generations, leaving an indelible mark on culinary history. Whether you're looking to replicate the cozy flavors of a Parisian bistro or simply seeking a satisfying meal to nourish your soul, this delectable soup is sure to transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH ONION SOUP (SLOW COOKER)



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My mom's soup that I remember from childhood. Probably as basic as it gets. Add cheese of choice and croutons, if desired.

Provided by Dtison

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes     French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup butter
4 large onions, thinly sliced
4 cups beef broth
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in melted butter until clear and browned, 10 to 15 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker. Add beef broth, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 584.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SLOW-COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Our easy Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup is a fantastic winter meal made with little cleanup. How do you make Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup? Start by lining your slow-cooker and cooking the onions. Then add the flour, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, pepper and broth. Cover and cook for a no-fuss soup that's rich in flavor. Follow the directions to prepare Cheesy Broiled French Bread to get every last spoonful. If you've got 15 minutes to prep, this French onion soup recipe in the slow cooker will turn your table into the place to be by the end of the day.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners
3 cups sliced onions (3 medium)
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve beef broth
8 slices French bread, 1 inch thick
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)
2 tablespoons grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
  • In lined slow cooker, mix onions and margarine.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 to 35 minutes or until onions begin to slightly brown around edges.
  • Mix flour, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and pepper. Stir flour mixture and broth into onions. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 4 hours) or until onions are very tender.
  • Prepare Cheesy Broiled French Bread. Place 1 slice bread on top of each bowl of soup. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg

SLOW-COOKED FRENCH ONION SOUP



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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. -Ronda Eagle, Goose Creek, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 7h30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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., 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., 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 : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CROCK POT FRENCH ONION SOUP



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For the Zaar World Tour courtesy of my friend Susan who is a wonderful cook. Try only if you LOVE onions! Wonderful as a side dish.

Provided by Auntie Jan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium onions, sliced thin
1/4 cup butter
4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups toasted croutons
4 slices swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Add first four ingredients to your crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on High for 4-6 hours.
  • Here comes the difference between most soups like this. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom of your bowl.
  • Add the soup followed by your croutons.
  • As you stir your soup all that good cheese gets swirled around.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.1, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 1169.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4, Protein 13.1

SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP



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This is a ridiculously easy soup, especially since it cooks in a slow cooker! When it's been simmering all day, you come home to an amazing aroma and a fabulous meal for a cold winter day.

Provided by Chandrav

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes     French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 5h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons butter
4 large yellow onions, sliced and separated into rings
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup cooking sherry
7 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
8 slices of French bread
½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
⅓ cup shredded Emmental cheese
¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions until they become translucent, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle onions with sugar; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are soft and browned, at least 30 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir sherry into onion mixture and scrape bottom of pot to dissolve small bits of browned food from the pot. Transfer onions into a slow cooker and pour in beef broth. Season to taste with sea salt; stir in thyme and bay leaf. Cover cooker, set on High, and cook 4 to 6 hours. If desired, set on Low and cook 8 to 10 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, set oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
  • Broil bread slices until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Combine Gruyere, Emmental, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses in a bowl, tossing lightly. Fill oven-safe soup crocks 3/4 full of onion soup and float a bread slice in each bowl. Top with about 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture per serving.
  • Place filled bowls onto a baking sheet and broil until cheese topping is lightly browned and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 595.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

SLOW-COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP



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It's hard to believe something this delightful came from a slow cooker! Topped with a slice of French bread and provolone cheese, individual servings of this French onion soup are sure to be enjoyed by everyone at your dinner table. -Kris Ritter, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 tablespoons sherry or additional beef broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Place onions and butter in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until onions are tender. Stir in the broth, sherry and pepper. Cover and cook 2-3 hours longer or until heated through. , Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of toast and a slice of cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CROCK POT FRENCH ONION SOUP FOR THE LAZY!



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Make and share this Crock Pot French Onion Soup for the Lazy! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h2m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 onions (white, Vidalia, your choice)
2 (10 ounce) cans beef consomme
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (1 ounce) package of dry french onion dip mix (use 2 if you like it REALLY oniony)

Steps:

  • Slice or chop onions, then mix all of the above in a crock pot and set it for 8 hours.
  • Eat.
  • Or if you want to get fancy, serve it this way: add one slice of dry crusty french bread into each bowl and pour soup over the bread into the bowl. Cover with Gruyere or Jarlsberg Cheese and put under the broiler for about 2 minutes until cheese bubbles and gets a little brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1670.5, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7, Protein 7.7

Tips:

  • Use a good quality beef broth as the base of your soup. This will give it a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Don't be afraid to caramelize the onions slowly. This will help to develop their sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to top your soup. This will give it a complex, cheesy flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
  • If you want a vegetarian version of this soup, you can omit the beef broth and use vegetable broth instead.

Conclusion:

Crockpot French onion soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich, flavorful broth, caramelized onions, and melted cheese, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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