Description
Crockpot French Onion Soup is a warm, comforting dish that brings the classic flavors of France right to your table with minimal effort. This slow-cooked version features sweet, caramelized onions simmered in a rich and savory beef broth, enriched with a splash of red wine for depth. Topped with crispy toasted baguette slices and gooey melted Gruyere cheese, this soup is perfect for cozy evenings or as an elegant starter for dinner parties. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty crockpot, you can create a delightful meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 8 ounces Gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- Transfer onions to the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until onions are tender.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Toast baguette slices on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Remove bay leaves from soup. Top with toasted baguette and shredded cheese; broil until bubbly (2-4 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups / 360g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg