recipe for french onion soup

 

Ingredients:

• 6 medium sized onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 4 slices of baguette
• 4 slices of Gruyere cheese

Instructions:

I. Preparation

• Thinly slice the onions and mince the garlic.
• Preheat the crock pot on the high setting.

II. Cooking the Onions

1. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
3. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized, about 25-30 minutes.

III. Adding the Broth and Wine

1. Transfer the caramelized onions to the crock pot.
2. Add the beef broth and white wine to the crock pot.
3. Stir to combine.

IV. Cooking the Soup

1. Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

V. Toasting the Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place the slices of baguette on a baking sheet.
3. Toast the bread for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

VI. Assembly

1. Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls.
2. Place a slice of toasted baguette on top of each bowl of soup.
3. Place a slice of Gruyere cheese on top of each slice of bread.

VII. Broiling the Soup

1. Place the bowls of soup on a baking sheet.
2. Broil the soup for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

VIII. Serving

1. Serve the Crock Pot French Onion Soup hot and enjoy!