The Easiest French Onion Soup You’ll Ever Make | Slow Cooker Magic

Craving rich, restaurant-quality French onion soup without the hassle? This slow cooker French onion soup recipe is the ultimate lazy gourmet solution. Caramelized onions, rich broth, Gruyère cheese, and crusty bread make this an easy, flavorful meal you’ll love!

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Ingredients:
• 6 large onions, thinly sliced (900-1,000 grams)
• 3 tablespoons (40g) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 8 cups Beef Broth (1000 ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 slices of French bread or baguette
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions:
Caramelize the Onions:
• In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Stir to coat the onions in the butter and oil mixture.
• Cook the onions for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown. (remember to sprinkle in some water to pick up the fond)
• Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Pour in the bourbon, stirring to deglaze the pan, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.

Transfer to Slow Cooker:
• Transfer the caramelized onion mixture to the slow cooker.
• Add the Beef Broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Season the Soup:
• After cooking, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf.

Prepare the Bread and Cheese:
• Preheat your oven broiler.
• Place the slices of French bread on a baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted.
• Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese on top of the toasted bread.

Serve:
• Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls.
• Top each bowl with a slice of the cheese-topped bread.
• Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve immediately.

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