SLOW-COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP

Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup image

It's hard to believe something this delightful came from a slow cooker! Topped with a slice of French bread and provolone cheese, individual servings of this French onion soup are sure to be enjoyed by everyone at your dinner table. -Kris Ritter, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 tablespoons sherry or additional beef broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

Place onions and butter in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until onions are tender. Stir in the broth, sherry and pepper. Cover and cook 2-3 hours longer or until heated through. , Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of toast and a slice of cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.