Crock Pot French Onion Soup
A comforting and flavorful French onion soup made effortlessly in a crock pot, featuring caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and a cheesy baguette topping.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 4 large Yellow Onions Peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- ½ cup Cooking Sherry
- 7 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt Plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf
- 8 slices Baguette
- ½ cup Gruyere Cheese Shredded
- ⅓ cup Emmental Cheese Shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
- 2 tablespoons Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally for about 20-30 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Step 2: Stir in the minced garlic and granulated sugar, cooking for an additional minute.
- Step 3: Add the cooking sherry to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Step 4: Transfer the onion mixture to the crock pot.
- Step 5: Pour in the beef broth and mix in the salt, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Step 7: About 30 minutes before serving, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toast the baguette slices on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Step 8: Remove the baguette from the oven and sprinkle with the cheese mixture. Return to the oven until the cheese is bubbling and golden, about 5-10 minutes.
- Step 9: Serve the soup in bowls topped with a cheesy baguette slice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Equipment
- Crock Pot
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
Notes
For a more intense flavor, use homemade beef broth. You can also swap cheeses based on your preference.