Crockpot French Onion Soup
Crockpot French Onion Soup is a comforting classic that warms the soul and fills your home with irresistible aromas. This easy-to-make dish features sweet caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, topped with crusty baguette slices and gooey Gruyère cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, it’s a delightful experience that feels both effortless and impressive.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a crockpot, melt butter on low heat. Add sliced onions and stir occasionally until translucent (about 30 minutes).
- Sprinkle sugar and thyme over the onions. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until caramelized.
- Pour in beef broth and white wine; stir gently. Simmer on low for another hour.
- Toast baguette slices under a broiler until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese. Broil until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg