Name: Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 510 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 pieces; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 bay leaf; 2 pounds yellow onions, halved and sliced (see Tip); 2 pounds red onions, halved and sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.75 teaspoon ground pepper; 4 cups low-sodium beef broth; 0.25 cup dry sherry; 8 diagonal slices baguette (1/2-inch-thick), toasted; 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

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In this genius slow-cooker soup recipe, two types of onions are caramelized for hours before adding a sherry-spiked broth. For a bistro-worthy presentation, ladle the soup into ovenproof crocks, top with the bread and cheese and broil.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Healthy Aging Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Soup

2 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bay leaf
2 pounds yellow onions, halved and sliced (see Tip)
2 pounds red onions, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
¼ cup dry sherry

Cheese Toasts

8 diagonal slices baguette (1/2-inch-thick), toasted
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Directions

To prepare soup: Scatter butter in a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker (see Tip). Add oil, thyme, garlic and bay leaf, then onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on High for 8 hours.
Bring broth and sherry to a boil in a saucepan. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the slow cooker. Pour in the broth and cook on High, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
To prepare cheese toasts: Meanwhile, position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Top each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the soup among 8 bowls. Top each with a cheese toast.

Tips

Tips: Take the tears out of onion prep: Refrigerate whole, unpeeled onions for about 30 minutes before slicing or chopping. The cold “chills out” the sulfur compounds that can irritate your eyes and make you cry.

For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.

To make ahead: Refrigerate soup (Steps 1-2) for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Make cheese toasts before serving.

Equipment: 6- to 7-quart slow cooker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

271	Calories
12g	Fat
31g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 12g	23%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Vitamin A 222IU	4%
Vitamin C 16mg	17%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 529mg	23%
Calcium 194mg	15%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 429mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.