Description
A cozy and easy-to-make French onion soup prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, featuring rich caramelized onions in a savory beef broth, topped with cheesy toasted baguette slices for a comforting, classic meal inspired by the Pioneer Woman.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Cook Onions: Add the thinly sliced onions, butter, and minced garlic to the crockpot. Cook on High for 1 hour until the onions soften and begin to caramelize.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Stir in the beef broth, dry white wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper to the crockpot mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on Low heat for 6 to 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and onions to become rich and tender.
- Prepare Toasted Bread: Toast the sliced baguette in the oven, then top with shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese. Broil the slices briefly until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve the Soup: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each with a cheesy toasted baguette slice for a classic French onion soup experience.
Notes
- For greater flavor depth, use a mix of yellow and sweet onions.
- Leftover soup freezes well in single portions, making convenient lunches later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
