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Crock-Pot French Onion Soup Recipe
Nothing says comfort food more than a bowl of rich and tasty French Onion Soup. The caramelized onions are perfectly combined with a flavorful broth, crusty bread and Swiss and Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
hours
hrs
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Soups, Stews and Chili
Cuisine:
French
Keyword:
Cheese, Comfort Food, Crock-Pot Soup Recipes, Soup
Crock-Pot Size:
4 Quart Crock-Pot, 4.5 Quart Crock-Pot, 5 Quart Crock-Pot, 5.5 Quart Crock-Pot, 6 Quart Crock-Pot, 6.5 Quart Crock-Pot, 7 Quart Crock-Pot
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
649
kcal
Author:
Heidi Kennedy
Ingredients
3
large
Yellow Onions
peeled and sliced thin
3
tablespoons
Butter
2
tablespoons
Brown Sugar
2
tablespoons
Worcestershire Sauce
2
tablespoons
Garlic
minced
64.5
ounces
Low Sodium Beef Broth
homemade OR 6 cans (10.75 ounces each)
1
whole
Bay Leaf
1
sprig
Fresh Thyme
or 1 teaspoon dried
6
slices
French Bread
sliced
1
cup
Swiss Cheese
shredded
1
cup
Parmesan Cheese
shredded
Instructions
Peel and slice the onions into thin slices.
In a medium skillet add the butter, sliced onions and brown sugar and saute the onions until they become translucent and caramelized.
Add the cooked onions, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, garlic, bay leaf and thyme to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.
Cover and cook for 4 to 5 hours on LOW.
Add soup to ovenproof bowls and top with a slice or two of French bread.
Add both Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese to top of bread.
Set the ovenproof bowls on a cookie sheet and place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
649
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
55
g
|
Protein:
38
g
|
Fat:
32
g
|
Saturated Fat:
19
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
80
mg
|
Sodium:
1297
mg
|
Potassium:
549
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
1050
IU
|
Vitamin C:
18.2
mg
|
Calcium:
910
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg