rich and delicious crock pot french onion soup

Name: Rich and Delicious Crock Pot French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4-5 cup(s) vidalia (sweet) onions, chopped (about 3-4 jumbo size onions); 1 stick(s) butter, unsalted; 1-2 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced (adjust to taste); 32 ounce(s) beef broth (can substitute for vegetable broth for vegetarian version); 2 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire (omit if making vegetarian style); 1-1/2 cup(s) hot water; 2 teaspoon(s) concentrated beef bouillon (omit if making vegetarian); 3-4 tablespoon(s) dry sherry (optional); - salt and pepper to taste; 8 slice(s) provolone cheese (or other white cheese, e.g., mozzarella, jarlsburg, swiss); 8 slice(s) crusty bread, lightly toasted (we like pumpernickel or a baguette)

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Julie Bailey

Durham, NC

Updated on Feb 28, 2018

This recipe is so easy it practically makes itself! It is a rich, hearty, beefy flavor and if you prefer something a little less rich in flavor and less fat (more light), reduce the beef broth to a 50/50 broth and water mixture and reduce the butter to half a stick. My family loves the heartiness of this recipe. It's a great stand-alone meal with a couple of slices of pumpernickel or French bread - or - serve it as an accompaniment to a nice steak dinner. As always, adjust the spices to your own taste. I hope you like it!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 6 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

4-5 cups vidalia (sweet) onions, chopped (about 3-4 jumbo size onions)
1 stick butter, unsalted
1-2 teaspoon garlic, minced (adjust to taste)
32 ounces beef broth (can substitute for vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire (omit if making vegetarian style)
1-1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons concentrated beef bouillon (omit if making vegetarian)
3-4 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
8 slices provolone cheese (or other white cheese, e.g., mozzarella, jarlsburg, swiss)
8 slices crusty bread, lightly toasted (we like pumpernickel or a baguette)

How To Make rich and delicious crock pot french onion soup

Step 1

Heat crock pot to high temperature setting. Add butter, chopped onions and cover. Cook on high for 2 hours or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Add garlic, beef broth, salt/pepper and Worcestershire. Allow to cook 2 more hours on high. Add hot water and concentrated beef bouillon. Turn heat setting to low for 1 to 2 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, add dry sherry (optional). Turn off heat.
Step 3

Lightly toast bread. Pour soup into serving dishes. Place toasted bread on top of soup, followed by sliced cheese. Set under oven broiler for a few minutes until cheese bubbles to your desire. Serve hot.
Step 4

NOTE: If you’re planning to make the crock pot soup while away from the house and unable to stop at the 2 hour increment to add ingredients, first cook the onions in the butter (or butter/oil) using a stovetop pot or pan until translucent (about 6 to 8 minutes). Place cooked onions and all other ingredients except dry sherry into the crock pot. Cook on low-heat for 6 to 8 hours. Follow instructions for adding the dry sherry (optional), the toast and cheese as directed above at the end of cooking time.
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