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Crockpot French Onion Soup
Crockpot French Onion Soup is one of our favorite meals. A rich beefy broth loaded with caramelized onions and herbs, topped with an amazing Gruyere cheese topping!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 367 kcal
Course:
Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 3 large White onions sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 64 ounces beef broth I use reduced sodium
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅓ cup dry sherry
- 4 prigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 lices French bread * stale or dry is best
- ¾ cup shredded gruyere cheese
- ½ cup shredded Emmental cheese
- 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large non-stick pan, cook onions, butter, and brown sugar over medium-low heat until golden and caramelized. (About 20 minutes).
- Once golden, add to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients except for bread and cheese.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Remove and discard bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls. Top with dry bread slices and cheeses. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
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Notes
- To dry the bread, slice into ½-inch slices and bake the bread in the oven at 300°F for about 5 to 7 minutes. Cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Calories
367
(18%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
920mg
(38%)
Potassium
648mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
361IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
270mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.