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French Onion Soup

January 29, 2022 by Pam 2 Comments

This French Onion Soup recipe has incredible depth of flavor and is so easy to make. Plus, it’s made even easier and richer by slow cooking it in the crockpot.

French Onion Soup in a white bowl

I’ve been making French Onion Soup for years. There’s just something about it that’s totally soul satisfying with it’s caramelized onions and the gooey cheese and bread on the top.  

And the thing is,  it’s so easy to make. Really…there’s only about 7 ingredients. 6, if you don’t add the wine. And even without the wine, the flavor is still very good.

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I know there are other recipes out there where this soup is finished in 15 minutes, but really French Onion Soup is best when it simmers a long time. The flavors just come together better.  

In the past, I would always use Beef Consommé as the base. 

But the sodium always has been a concern. I would usually use two 10 oz. soup cans and that total sodium came in at a whopping 3750 mg! 

Not good on anybody’s diet. So to lighten it up this time I used Beef Bone Broth as a substitute.  

I have to tell you, I’m a new convert! 

The flavor was great.

 Better than great! 

I was concerned that it wouldn’t be as good because it’s not as viscous. But you really don’t miss gelatin in the consommé. 

Plus the sodium only came in at 928 for 31 oz.  

Ingredients for French Onion Soup

  • Yellow onion                                The Star of the Show
  • Butter                                            For richness and to caramelize the onions
  • Beef bone broth                           Much better than beef broth or consommé
  • Red wine                                       Ah, it’s French and yep, wine adds so much flavor
  • Thyme
  • French baguette                          Once more, it’s French and this gives the soup substance
  • Swiss cheese                                What can I say? Everything’s better with a little cheese

Yellow onion, Bone broth and French baguette on a wooden table

How to Make French Onion Soup

In a large frypan over medium heat, add the butter and when it begins to bubble and foam add in the thinly sliced onions. 

Some people like their onions finely chopped, but in this soup I like them in  rings or to make it easier to eat, rings cut in half.  

Onions cooking in a pan

Sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes. Just enough until they begin to caramelize. Browned onions in a pan

Add the onions and any juices to a crockpot. Then add the beef bone broth and the wine. Set the heat on low and let it simmer 6-7 hours.

When you’re ready to serve, ladle the onions and broth into serving bowls. 

Slice the baguette and top each bowl with two slices. Then top with Swiss cheese. 

Finally, ladle additional hot broth over the bread to melt the cheese.  

French Onion Soup in a white bowl

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French Onion Soup in a white bowl
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4.15 from 7 votes

French Onion Soup

This French Onion Soup is has incredible depth of flavor and is so easy to make. Plus it's made even easier and richer by slow cooking it in the crockpot.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time7 hours hrs
Total Time7 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Pam - Two Cups of Health

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Large Yellow onions Sliced into rings and then halved
  • 1 32 oz carton Beef bone broth
  • 1/4 Cup Red wine
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 Small French baguette Sliced 1/2" thick
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Add butter to frypan over medium heat.  Add onions and cook until onion begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes.
  • Add carmelized onions to slow cooker.  Then add Bone broth, red wine and thyme. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  • When read to serve, ladle soup in a serving bowl.  Top with Baguette slice and Swiss cheese.  Then ladle extra hot broth over top to melt the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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  1. Fran

    October 9, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    SOUNDS GREAT! I WILL USE COOKING SHERRY (FOR THE RED WINE) THO. I JUST LIKE THE SHERRY FLAVOR BETTER THAN RED WINE. THANK YOU!! I CAN’T COOK ANYMORE, BUT MY CAREGIVER CAN CUT UP TWO ONIONS & THIS SOUNDS SO SIMPLE!!

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    • Pam

      October 18, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Hi Fran,

      Of course you can use Sherry. I’ve used both and really the difference is that the Sherry will make it a touch sweeter. This truly is an easy and totally delicious soup. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply

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