RICH AND DELICIOUS CROCK POT FRENCH ONION SOUP

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This recipe is so easy it practically makes itself! It is a rich, hearty, beefy flavor and if you prefer something a little less rich in flavor and less fat (more light), reduce the beef broth to a 50/50 broth and water mixture and reduce the butter to half a stick. My family loves the heartiness of this recipe. It's a great...

Provided by Julie Jarrell Bailey

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-5 c vidalia (sweet) onions, chopped (about 3-4 jumbo size onions)
1 stick butter, unsalted
1-2 tsp garlic, minced (adjust to taste)
32 oz beef broth (can substitute for vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire (omit if making vegetarian style)
1-1/2 c hot water
2 tsp concentrated beef bouillon (omit if making vegetarian)
3-4 Tbsp dry sherry (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
8 slice provolone cheese (or other white cheese, e.g., mozzarella, jarlsburg, swiss)
8 slice crusty bread, lightly toasted (we like pumpernickel or a baguette)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat crock pot to high temperature setting. Add butter, chopped onions and cover. Cook on high for 2 hours or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Add garlic, beef broth, salt/pepper and Worcestershire. Allow to cook 2 more hours on high. Add hot water and concentrated beef bouillon. Turn heat setting to low for 1 to 2 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, add dry sherry (optional). Turn off heat.
  • 3. Lightly toast bread. Pour soup into serving dishes. Place toasted bread on top of soup, followed by sliced cheese. Set under oven broiler for a few minutes until cheese bubbles to your desire. Serve hot.
  • 4. NOTE: If you're planning to make the crock pot soup while away from the house and unable to stop at the 2 hour increment to add ingredients, first cook the onions in the butter (or butter/oil) using a stovetop pot or pan until translucent (about 6 to 8 minutes). Place cooked onions and all other ingredients except dry sherry into the crock pot. Cook on low-heat for 6 to 8 hours. Follow instructions for adding the dry sherry (optional), the toast and cheese as directed above at the end of cooking time.

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