Description
Experience the warmth of homemade crockpot French onion soup, where sweet, caramelized onions blend with rich beef broth and are topped with gooey Gruyère cheese. This effortless recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delightful aroma filling your home—a true bowl of happiness awaits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet yellow onions (sliced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 baguette (sliced)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese (shredded)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a crockpot, add sliced onions and butter. Cook on low for 10 hours until caramelized.
- Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Continue to simmer on low for an additional 4 hours.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of sherry or using fresh herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.