French Onion Soup

A comforting and rich soup featuring caramelized onions, beef broth, and topped with crusty baguette and gooey gruyère cheese.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 9

Total Time 9 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: French

Calories: 280

Main Ingredients

4 large onions, thinly sliced Sweet onions like Vidalia or yellow onions are recommended.
4 cups beef broth For a vegetarian version, substitute with vegetable broth.
1 cup dry white wine Can be substituted with additional broth or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar Helps with caramelization of the onions.
Salt and pepper to taste
1 baguette sliced Traditional choice for topping.
1 cup gruyère cheese, shredded Other options include Swiss or mozzarella.

Preparation

In a crock pot, melt butter and add the sliced onions. Cook on low for about 6 hours, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
Add the beef broth, white wine, sugar, salt, and pepper to the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for an additional 2-3 hours.
Preheat the oven broiler.
Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with sliced baguette and gruyère cheese.
Place bowls under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Pairs well with green salad or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.