Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup(Cook’s Country)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup recipe by Cook's Country
in Soup

Prep

30 min

Cook

14 hours

Ready In

14 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef bones ( see note )
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large yellow onions , quartered and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices ( about 4 pounds )
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme , minced
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup apple butter
3/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 loaf French bread , cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 1/2 cups gruyere cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
464
Sugar
17g
Fat
22g
The Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup recipe by Cook's Country is a classic take on the popular soup. This recipe uses beef bones and onions to create a savory broth that is slow-cooked for 12 hours. The addition of apple butter and sherry brings a slight sweetness to the soup, while soy sauce provides a rich umami flavor. The soup is traditionally served with toasted French bread and a generous amount of melted gruyere cheese on top. This recipe is perfect for a cozy winter night or for a family gathering.

Instructions

1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add beef bones; cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
3.In a slow cooker, combine the beef bones, butter, onions, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and thyme.
4.Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low heat for 12 hours.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, apple butter, sherry, soy sauce, chicken broth and beef broth.
6.Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
7.Continue cooking on low heat for an additional 2 hours.
8.Preheat oven to 375°F.
9.Toast the French bread slices on a baking sheet in the oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.
10.Distribute the bread slices in large soup bowls.
11.Ladle the soup over the toasted bread and sprinkle with gruyere cheese.

PROS

Slow-cooker French onion soup is a hearty and comforting meal that is easy to make.

The recipe yields enough soup to feed a large crowd or for leftovers.

The soup is also perfect for cold winter days.

CONS

The recipe requires prepping ingredients beforehand and a long cook time, so it is not a quick meal.

This recipe uses a lot of onions, which may cause some digestive discomfort in some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions are a great source of antioxidants, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.
Onions are also rich in vitamin C, which is important for immune health.

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