Slow-Cooker Rustic French Onion Soup

Health score
1%
Slow-Cooker Rustic French Onion Soup
575 min.
10
194kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of our Slow-Cooker Rustic French Onion Soup, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a delightful starter for gatherings, this soup is a celebration of rich flavors and textures. Imagine the sweet aroma of caramelized onions wafting through your kitchen as they slowly cook to perfection, melding beautifully with the savory notes of beef broth and a splash of dry sherry.

This recipe is not just about taste; it’s about the experience of cooking. With minimal effort, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The result? A deeply satisfying soup that boasts a rich, golden hue and a depth of flavor that will impress your family and friends. Topped with bubbly Gruyère cheese and crispy baguette slices, each bowl is a delightful combination of creamy, cheesy goodness and the sweet, savory essence of onions.

Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner party or simply treating yourself to a comforting meal, this Slow-Cooker Rustic French Onion Soup is sure to become a favorite. Gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to savor a bowl of pure bliss!

Ingredients

  • 32 oz beef broth progresso® (4 cups)
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 0.8 cup sherry dry
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • 1.5 cups gruyere cheese shredded
  • large onion thinly sliced cut in half, then (14 cups)
  • teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.3 cup water 

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

Calories194kcal
Protein18.3%
Fat55.57%
Carbs26.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.4
Glycemic Load
4.03
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.4739130605822%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
4.51mg
Kaempferol
0.59mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
18.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:193.78kcal
9.69%
Fat:11.33g
17.43%
Saturated Fat:6.81g
42.53%
Carbohydrates:11.99g
4%
Net Carbohydrates:10.3g
3.74%
Sugar:4.07g
4.53%
Cholesterol:33.98mg
11.33%
Sodium:752.8mg
32.73%
Alcohol:1.85g
100%
Alcohol %:1%
100%
Protein:8.4g
16.79%
Calcium:231.08mg
23.11%
Phosphorus:166.7mg
16.67%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.11%
Vitamin C:6.74mg
8.17%
Selenium:5.31µg
7.59%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.23%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.2%
Folate:28.16µg
7.04%
Fiber:1.69g
6.76%
Vitamin A:334.79IU
6.7%
Zinc:0.98mg
6.55%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.5%
Potassium:217.59mg
6.22%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.73%
Vitamin B3:1.08mg
5.4%
Magnesium:21.17mg
5.29%
Iron:0.63mg
3.5%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.74%
Copper:0.05mg
2.58%
Vitamin K:1.7µg
1.62%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.4%