caramelized onion soup

Slow cooker caramelized French onion soup is an easy, restaurant-level dish that will disappear as fast as you serve it.  Use your crockpot to first caramelize the onions, then add soup ingredients right in for a finished dish that is a home run - every time!

Slow Cooker Caramelized French Onion Soup

lbs onions (I use yellow)

tbsp olive oil (can substitute with butter)

beef broth (can substitute with onion or vegetable broth)

cooking sherry

garlic

Worcestershire sauce

¼ tsp Thyme (dried)

bread

Gruyere cheese (sliced

quarter and then slice onions and break apart nested pieces

place onions pieces and olive oil into slow cooker and stir to coat

cover and cook on low for 12-14 hours (It is great to do this overnight)

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you prefer, you can caramelize the onions on a cooktop in a more traditional format.  However you do it, Do not skip this step!  This soup will not turn out without caramelizing the onions first!

How to use your slow cooker to caramelize onions

add all ingredients but bread and cheese into slow cooker

cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours

when ready to serve, place soup into individual bowls

place a piece of toasted French bread onto of soup and cover with cheese

place bowl under broiler for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling

How to make onion soup

Slowly caramelising the onions gives this rich vegan French onion soup loads of depth of flavour, with just a hint of sweetness.

Vegan French Onion Soup

olive oil

onions

tsp sugar

garlic ((large, fat ones) peeled and thinly sliced)

ml white wine ((alcohol-free if necessary))

vegetable broth

tbsp cornflour (aka cornstarch) (+ 2 tbsp water)

black pepper and sea salt (to taste)

In a large heavy-bottomed pan, gently fry the onions for 5 mins or so over a medium heat until they begin to go soft.

Stir in the sugar, put the lid on the pan, turn down the heat a little, and let the onions caramelise for about 35 minutes.

Add the garlic, stir, replace the lid, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.

Stir in the wine and the hot stock.

Make a thin paste by mixing the tapioca flour with 2 tbsp water, and add to the soup, stirring all the time to ensure no lumps form.

Keep stirring until the soup has thickened slightly, then grind in some pepper, and add a dash of salt. Taste and season more if desired.

Replace the lid, and allow to simmer for another 25 minutes.

Serve immediately. This French onion soup can be kept in the fridge for around 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

I love this kind of recipe that is rich in flavor and can be dressed up (for guests) or dressed down for a cozy week night.  I responded with a link to your query on Plantified. Feel better. -Johanne

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