classic french onion soup

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 10 - onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 8 cup(s) vegetable broth; 2 tablespoon(s) brandy or cognac; 1 teaspoon(s) each of salt and pepper; 12 - baguette slices; 2 cup(s) shredded swiss cheese

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patricia taylor

williamsport, MD

Updated on Nov 15, 2013

This is my Mom's recipe it is the best.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 7 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

10 - onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
8 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons brandy or cognac
1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
12 - baguette slices
2 cups shredded swiss cheese

How To Make classic french onion soup

Step 1

In a medium to large slow cooker, combine onions and butter. Toss well and cover. Cook on high for 1 hour.

Step 2

Add sugar. Stir. Fold a clean tea towel in half over top of crock pot to absorb moisture. Cook on high for 4 hours, stirring two or three times, replacing towel.
Step 3

Remove towel and add broth, brandy and seasoning. Stir well. Cook on high for 2 more hours.
Step 4

Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into 6 ovenproof bowls. Place 2 bread slices in each bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.
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