Crockpot French Onion Soup
Crockpot French Onion Soup is a warm, comforting classic that fills your home with the inviting aroma of caramelized onions and savory broth. Topped with crusty bread and gooey Gruyère cheese, this dish is perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with loved ones. With minimal effort, you can create a rich, flavorful soup that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Embrace the magic of slow cooking and experience the delightful flavors in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 baguette or crusty bread, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the onions by peeling and thinly slicing them.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the sliced onions until golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).
- Transfer the caramelized onions to a crockpot.
- Pour in beef broth and dry white wine; add thyme leaves.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once ready to serve, ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with bread slices and shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly (3-5 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg