Description
Crockpot French Onion Soup is a heartwarming dish that envelops your senses with the rich aroma of caramelized onions and savory beef broth. Topped with gooey Gruyère cheese and served over toasted sourdough, this effortless recipe transforms chilly evenings into cozy gatherings. With its deep flavors and minimal prep time, it’s a meal you’ll crave all year long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Slice onions thinly for even cooking.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- Transfer onions to the crockpot; add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Preheat the broiler. Place sourdough slices on a baking sheet, top with Gruyère cheese, and broil until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve soup in bowls topped with cheesy toast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg