Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

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.

Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

Average Rating: 4.615384

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 8 hours
YIELD: 4 servings.

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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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

1 cup: 267 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1324mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.