This hearty French onion soup is a classic comfort food, perfect for a chilly evening. Traditionally made with slowly caramelized onions and a rich beef broth, this recipe uses a slow cooker for a hands-off approach.
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Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Onions 4 large, sliced
Butter 2 tablespoons
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Beef broth (low-sodium) 2 quarts
Sherry ¼ cup
Fresh thyme sprigs 2
Salt 1½ teaspoons
Pepper To taste
Sliced bread (your choice) or croutons For serving
Gruyere cheese, sliced (or Swiss cheese) 8 ounces
Instructions:
Combine sliced onions, butter, sugar, and salt in your slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 7 hours, or until the onions are softened and caramelized.
Add the beef broth, sherry, thyme sprigs, and pepper to taste.
Cover again and cook on high for an additional hour.
When ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of bread (or croutons) and Gruyere cheese.
Pro-tip: For an extra melty cheese topping, cook for an additional 15 minutes after adding the cheese.
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