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rich and delicious crock pot french onion soup

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Recipe by
Julie Bailey
@julesbai
Durham, NC

This recipe is so easy it practically makes itself! It is a rich, hearty, beefy flavor and if you prefer something a little less rich in flavor and less fat (more light), reduce the beef broth to a 50/50 broth and water mixture and reduce the butter to half a stick. My family loves the heartiness of this recipe. It's a great stand-alone meal with a couple of slices of pumpernickel or French bread - or - serve it as an accompaniment to a nice steak dinner. As always, adjust the spices to your own taste. I hope you like it!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For rich and delicious crock pot french onion soup

  • 4-5 c
    vidalia (sweet) onions, chopped (about 3-4 jumbo size onions)
  • 1 stick
    butter, unsalted
  • 1-2 tsp
    garlic, minced (adjust to taste)
  • 32 oz
    beef broth (can substitute for vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
  • 2 Tbsp
    Worcestershire (omit if making vegetarian style)
  • 1-1/2 c
    hot water
  • 2 tsp
    concentrated beef bouillon (omit if making vegetarian)
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    dry sherry (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slice
    provolone cheese (or other white cheese, e.g., mozzarella, jarlsburg, swiss)
  • 8 slice
    crusty bread, lightly toasted (we like pumpernickel or a baguette)

How To Make rich and delicious crock pot french onion soup

  • 1
    Heat crock pot to high temperature setting. Add butter, chopped onions and cover. Cook on high for 2 hours or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • Ingredients in the slow cooker
    2
    Add garlic, beef broth, salt/pepper and Worcestershire. Allow to cook 2 more hours on high. Add hot water and concentrated beef bouillon. Turn heat setting to low for 1 to 2 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, add dry sherry (optional). Turn off heat.
  • melting the cheese in individual soup mugs under the oven broiler
    3
    Lightly toast bread. Pour soup into serving dishes. Place toasted bread on top of soup, followed by sliced cheese. Set under oven broiler for a few minutes until cheese bubbles to your desire. Serve hot.
  • 4
    NOTE: If you’re planning to make the crock pot soup while away from the house and unable to stop at the 2 hour increment to add ingredients, first cook the onions in the butter (or butter/oil) using a stovetop pot or pan until translucent (about 6 to 8 minutes). Place cooked onions and all other ingredients except dry sherry into the crock pot. Cook on low-heat for 6 to 8 hours. Follow instructions for adding the dry sherry (optional), the toast and cheese as directed above at the end of cooking time.
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