Slow Cooker French Onion Soup - Makes 6

 Crockpot Slow Cooker French Onion Soup - 6 servings

From: Spend With Pennies

Time: 7-8 hrs

Equipment

Large saute pan

5-6 quart slow cooker / crockpot

Ingredients

• 3 large white onions, sliced (best to cut onion in half, then slice)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (exclude if using yellow onions)
• 64 oz low-sodium beef broth 
• 1 tbsp Worcestshire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried) 
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 slices dry French bread (or toast if not dried)
• 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Emmental cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded 

Directions

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 the remaining ingredients EXCEPT for bread and cheese.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours (ours takes 7 to 7.5).
4. Remove and discard bay leaf. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with dry bread slices and sprinkle the cheeses. Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.