Classic French Onion Soup Recipe: Easy & Delicious

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons butter, divided 3 pounds yellow onions, sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons dry white wine or water (optional) 2 quarts (8 cups) beef broth 8 to 16 slices French bread 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium to low heat. Add onions; cover and cook just until onions are tender and transparent, but not browned, about 10 minutes.
2. Remove cover. Sprinkle sugar over onions. Cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are caramelized. Add onions and any browned bits to 4-quart slow cooker. If desired, add wine to pan. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with wooden spoon. Add to slow cooker. Stir in broth. Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 6 hours.
3. Preheat broiler. To serve, ladle soup into individual soup bowls; top with 1 or 2 slices bread and about 1 tablespoon cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Variation Substitute 1 cup dry white wine for 1 cup of the beef broth. This recipe appears in: French