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.

Warsame Mohamed Abdi
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I'm not a huge fan of French onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was so delicious and flavorful, and the caramelized onions were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Miaw Ing
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This was the best French onion soup I've ever had! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Tumuhairwe Benard
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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup was so comforting and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Collins Chibueze
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


ZEESHAN DDZ
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used a slow cooker, which made it even easier. The soup was perfect for a cold winter night.


Rishawn Doyle
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I'm not a huge fan of French onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was so delicious and flavorful, and the caramelized onions were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Gjhgf Ghkg
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This was the best French onion soup I've ever had! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Ivan Popovici
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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup was so comforting and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Amogelo Modise
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Manite Cajuste
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used a slow cooker, which made it even easier. The soup was perfect for a cold winter night.


Kenneth Koomson
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I'm not a huge fan of French onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was so delicious and flavorful, and the caramelized onions were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sharwan Subedi
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This was the best French onion soup I've ever had! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


MUHAMMAD RAZU
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the caramelized onions added a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ariadna Velazquez
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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup was so comforting and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.