SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP

For me it’s all about the bread and cheese…  all soaked in that rich herby onion broth and then broiled until the cheese gets all hot and bubbly. Scooping up the first bite of that ooey gooey cheese is like a little taste of heaven.

While French Onion Soup is good, I do think that a good broth takes a long time to develop great flavor which is something I love about this recipe.

To make french onion soup completely from scratch you’d want to start with your own homemade broth or stock. While I often make chicken broth from scratch for this recipe I usually use a lower sodium store-bought broth.  Either will work just fine.

Caramelizing the onions does take a little bit of time but it’s totally worth the effort.  You want them translucent and golden without browning or crisping them so low and slow heat is the way to go with these!  You don’t have to stir them constantly but you do want to make sure they aren’t cooking too quickly.

INGREDIENTS
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• 3 large white onions , sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 64 oz Beef Broth (I use reduced sodium)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried Thyme)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 8 slices dry french bread
• 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese , shredded
• 1/2 cup Emmental cheese , shredded
• 6 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese
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INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large non-stick pan, cook onions, butter and brown sugar over medium low heat until golden and caramelized. (About 20 minutes).
2. Once golden, add to the slow cooker along with remaining ingredients except bread and cheeses.
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