SOUP

October 09, 2024

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup With Caramelized Onions

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 to 7 hours
Yields: 6 servings

Get ready to indulge in the most epic French onion soup extravaganza of your life!

Today, we’re diving into the world of slow-cooked goodness, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more boring, bland soups!

Imagine a rich, flavorful soup that’s been simmering all day, filling your home with the most incredible aroma. That’s what you get with this slow-cooker French onion soup recipe!

It’s a game-changer, folks. The slow cooker does all the work, so you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make!

First, you’ll need to prep those onions. Thinly slice 2 pounds of Vidalia onions – that’s about 8 cups sliced. Yes, it’s a lot of onions, but trust me, it’s worth it!

Next, stir together those onions, some melted butter, sugar, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker until they’re fully coated. Then, add in some thyme and a bay leaf – the magic happens here!

Cover that slow cooker and cook on high, stirring once halfway through, until those onions are deep golden brown and caramelized. This will take about 6 to 7 hours, but don’t worry, it’s worth the wait!

Once those onions are done, remove the thyme and bay leaf, and stir in some beef broth and sherry vinegar. Cover it up again and cook on high until it’s thoroughly heated, about 30 minutes.

Now it’s time to get your broil on! Preheat your oven to broil, with the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat. Spoon that soup into 6 ovenproof ramekins, place them on a large rimmed baking sheet, and top each one with 2 baguette slices and some shredded Gruyère cheese.

Broil until that cheese is melted and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with some fresh thyme leaves and black pepper, and serve immediately.

This slow-cooker French onion soup is a game-changer, folks. It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening, and it’s sure to become a new favorite. So go ahead, give it a try, and get ready to indulge in the most epic French onion soup extravaganza of your life!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 2 pounds Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
  2. 1/4 cup melted butter
  3. 1 teaspoon sugar
  4. 1 teaspoon salt
  5. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  6. 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  7. 1 bay leaf
  8. 8 cups beef broth
  9. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  10. 12 slices baguette
  11. 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. 1. Thinly slice 2 pounds of Vidalia onions.
  2. 2. Stir together onions, melted butter, sugar, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker until fully coated.
  3. 3. Add thyme and a bay leaf to the slow cooker.
  4. 4. Cover and cook on high, stirring once halfway through, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized (about 6-7 hours).
  5. 5. Remove thyme and bay leaf. Stir in beef broth and sherry vinegar.
  6. 6. Cover and cook on high until heated through (about 30 minutes).
  7. 7. Preheat oven to broil.
  8. 8. Spoon soup into 6 ovenproof ramekins on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  9. 9. Top each ramekin with 2 baguette slices and shredded Gruyère cheese.
  10. 10. Broil until cheese is melted and golden brown (about 3 minutes).
  11. 11. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and black pepper.
  12. 12. Serve immediately.

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