Slow-Cooker Rustic French Onion Soup

Health score
5%
Slow-Cooker Rustic French Onion Soup
575 min.
10
308kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of our Slow-Cooker Rustic French Onion Soup, a classic dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining friends. With a rich, savory flavor profile, this soup is a delightful blend of sweet caramelized onions, aromatic herbs, and a splash of dry sherry, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker.

Imagine the tantalizing aroma wafting through your home as the onions slowly caramelize, creating a deep, golden hue that promises a depth of flavor. Topped with crispy baguette slices and a generous layer of melted Gruyère cheese, each bowl is a comforting hug on a chilly day. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a soup that is both hearty and satisfying.

Whether you’re serving it as a main course for lunch or dinner, this Rustic French Onion Soup is sure to impress. Pair it with a fresh salad or a glass of your favorite wine for a complete meal that will leave your guests raving. Dive into this deliciously rich soup and experience the joy of homemade comfort food that warms both the heart and the soul.

Ingredients

  • 12 cups onion thinly sliced (6 large)
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup sherry dry
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 32 oz beef broth (4 cups)
  • 10 oz crusty baguette (1/)
  • 1.5 cups gruyere cheese shredded
  • leaves thyme leaves fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 6- to 7-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place onions, butter, salt, pepper and dried thyme. In medium bowl, mix flour, sherry and water with wire whisk until blended. Stir into onion mixture.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours or until onions are softened and deep brown.
  3. Stir broth into slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until hot.
  4. Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Line cookie sheet with foil. Arrange baguette slices in single layer on cookie sheet. Broil with tops 3 inches from heat 2 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned.
  5. Sprinkle cheese evenly over slices; broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is bubbly. Top each bowl of soup with 2 cheese toasts.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts

Calories308kcal
Protein16.32%
Fat36.7%
Carbs46.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.08
Glycemic Load
15.49
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.953478245632%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
9.62mg
Kaempferol
1.25mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
38.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:308.1kcal
15.41%
Fat:12.21g
18.78%
Saturated Fat:7g
43.77%
Carbohydrates:35.17g
11.72%
Net Carbohydrates:31.14g
11.32%
Sugar:9.73g
10.81%
Cholesterol:33.98mg
11.33%
Sodium:932.09mg
40.53%
Alcohol:1.85g
100%
Alcohol %:0.64%
100%
Protein:12.21g
24.43%
Calcium:284.71mg
28.47%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.35%
Phosphorus:223.32mg
22.33%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.86%
Folate:77.92µg
19.48%
Vitamin C:14.45mg
17.51%
Fiber:4.03g
16.13%
Selenium:10.7µg
15.28%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.85%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.2%
Vitamin B3:2.49mg
12.43%
Potassium:402.27mg
11.49%
Iron:1.84mg
10.22%
Magnesium:38.9mg
9.72%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.21%
Vitamin A:341.58IU
6.83%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.5%
Copper:0.13mg
6.31%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.07%
Vitamin K:2.96µg
2.82%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.08%