Slow Cooker Goodness: French Onion Soup

Tired of the slow cooker yet?

(yeah, I like the book, what can I say?)




I made a few changes to this recipe just based on the availability of oven proof soup bowls. I tend NOT to buy kitchen equipment I won't use frequently (ie large ramekins) as kitchen space is at a premium. If you do have those soup bowls, feel free to place them in the oven, on a cookie sheet, under the broiler in order to melt the cheese. Or, you can do it my way and toss it in the microwave for a few. This was SO good and tasted even better the day after!





French Onion Soup


Serves 6





Ingredients:





6 large yellow onions


3 tbsp olive oil


1 (14oz) can chicken broth


1 (10.5 oz) can beef broth


salt and pepper to taste


3 cups cubed slightly stale french bread


8 oz shredded or sliced Gruyere cheese





Directions:





Do yourself a favor and don't try to mince 6 large onions by hand. Use the food processor. Put onions in slow cooker and toss with olive oil. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, stir, and continue to cook for several more hours or until onions are well cooked and caramelized. Total cooking time will be 8-10 hours. When the onions are done, add the broths and cook on high until hot, another 15-30 minutes.





Place cubed bread in each bowl and pour soup over top. Throw on cheese and heat in microwave, if desired.