Slow cooker french onion soup –Are you ready to dive into a scrumptious bowl of joy? Let’s talk about a delight that’s been warming hearts and filling bellies since the dawn of time—or at least since the invention of the slow cooker. Yes, my friends, it’s time to dust off that trusty appliance and get ready to whip up some French Onion Soup that will make you feel like a culinary genius!
French Onion Soup Slow Cooker Version!
Picture this: golden, caramelized onions swimming in a rich, savory broth, topped with crusty bread and gooey melted cheese. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, let’s make that dream a reality. Gather your ingredients because this is going to be one delicious ride!
Ingredients
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced (the more, the merrier!)
- 4 tablespoons of butter (you didn’t think we’d skimp on the butter, did you?)
- 8 cups of beef broth (or vegetable broth if you’re feeling adventurous)
- 1 teaspoon of thyme (fresh or dried, just don’t use the fake stuff)
- 1 bay leaf (for that extra oomph!)
- Salt and pepper to taste (go wild, you know you want to)
- French baguette, sliced (because soup deserves a partner)
- 2 cups of shredded Gruyère cheese (the cheesy goodness is a must!)
Instructions
- Start by melting that butter in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in those lovely sliced onions and let them caramelize to golden perfection. Stir often, because no one wants burnt onions!
- Once those onions are a gorgeous golden hue, toss them right into your slow cooker.
- Pour the beef broth over those onions. Add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Give it a little stir and let the magic begin!
- Set your slow cooker to low and forget about it for about 6 to 8 hours. You can even take a nap! (Seriously, it’s that easy.)
- When the time is finally up, remove the bay leaf and taste your broth. Adjust the seasoning if needed, because life is too short for bland soup!
- To serve, ladle that delicious soup into oven-safe bowls, top with the baguette slices, and shower with Gruyère cheese.
- Pop those bowls under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown—about 2-3 minutes. Keep an eye on them, unless you enjoy having charcoal-flavored soup!
And voilà! You’ve just crafted a heartwarming French Onion Soup that will impress everyone and their mother. So grab a spoon, dig in, and relish every cheesy, oniony drop. Your taste buds will thank you!