Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 4 sprigs Thyme, fresh
  • 3 White onions, large

• Canned Goods

  • 64 oz Beef broth

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 8 slices French bread, dry

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Emmental cheese
  • 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese
  • 6 tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/3 cup Sherry, dry

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 large white onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 64 oz Beef Broth (I use reduced sodium)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup dry sherry
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried Thyme)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 8 slices dry french bread
• ¾ cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• ½ cup Emmental cheese, shredded
• 6 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese

Directions

• In a large non-stick pan, cook onions, butter and brown sugar over medium low heat until golden and caramelized. (About 20 minutes).
• Once golden, add to the slow cooker along with remaining ingredients except bread and cheeses.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Remove and discard bay leaf and ladle the soup into bowls. Top with dry bread slices and cheeses. Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.