Crockpot French Onion Soup | Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

This Crockpot French Onion Soup is an easy and delicious snack. It can be served as a light soup or topped with bread and cheese for a heartier, more traditional option! Either way it’s delicious!

Best French Onion Soup Recipe

There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a warm bowl of French onion soup. And this Crockpot French Onion Soup is the perfect recipe to do just that! It’s a rich and flavorful soup that can be eaten as it is or topped with toasted bread and gooey golden cheese. I mean, what could sound more comfortable than that?

Another benefit? It’s so easy to whip up. Just put a few basic ingredients into the crockpot and let it work its magic. This recipe makes a lot, and while it’s slow to cook, it takes very little prep time. All it takes is 15 minutes of hands-on time.

What’s the difference between onion soup and French onion soup?

While the two are similar, there are some subtle differences.

First, French onion soup tends to use a combination of yellow and red onions to create a specific flavor profile. English onion soup uses a wider variety of onions, including shallots and leeks.

Second, the broth. French onion soup is always made with beef stock. English Onion Soup, on the other hand, can be made with any type of broth.

Finally, the toppings! Both types of onion soup are traditionally topped with bread and cheese. However, French onion soup is often served with cheeses like Gruyere and mozzarella. English onion soup is traditionally served with cheddar cheese.

materials needed

• onion: We like to use both yellow and red to match flavors.
• garlic: Use freshly chopped garlic for the best flavor.
• coconut candy: This provides a natural sweetness to the soup and enhances the sweetness of the onions.
• Butter, oil, and balsamic vinegar: These give us the liquid mixture for slow cooking the onions. They add flavor and texture, and the vinegar helps soften the onions.
• broth: Beef stock provides a delicious base for the soup.
• fish sauce: Brings a hint of saltiness and umami to the soup.
• seasoning: We use a combination of fresh and dried thyme, bay leaf, black pepper and salt to enhance the flavor of the soup.
• Kudzu powder: Helps thicken the soup.

optional ingredients

• cheese: You can’t go wrong with the melted Gruyere and mozzarella topping.
• bread: Serving a batch of bread with soup is never a bad idea.you can have self made Or store bought for baking and pouring over soups before baking. Use gluten-free or regular according to your needs.
• Red Pepper Flakes: These are optional too, but if you like a little extra spice, a sprinkle of pepper flakes will do the trick!

How to Make Crockpot French Onion Soup

This really is the best French onion soup ever. This hearty recipe takes a quick 15 minutes to prepare, then it’s hands-free!

1. Cook the onions: Add the butter and oil to the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the onion, coconut sugar, garlic, vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, and half the salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours.
2. Add broth: Next, add the beef broth, fish sauce, arrowroot powder, and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and cook for another 2 hours.
3. bake: You are almost there! Once the soup is done simmering, you can serve it exactly as is. But if you want to serve it more traditionally, divide it into oven-safe bowls and top each with a slice of toast. Sprinkle with cheese, then bake at 350ºF for 20-30 minutes. Broil on high for a final 1 minute to brown the cheese.
4. Cool and serve: Just keep in mind that the bowls will be hot when you take them out of the oven. Let them cool for a few minutes before adding them to the soup.

Which onion is best for French onion soup?

This French Onion Soup recipe uses two types of onions. First, we’re using yellow onions, which have a sweeter, brighter flavor. Second, we used red onions for a deeper flavor with a hint of bitterness.

The two work together to create a deliciously creamy, flavorful French Onion Soup!

Can you put raw onions in the slow cooker?

yes! Except you’ll let them cook for themselves first. In a traditional stovetop French onion soup recipe, the onions are first cooked on their own, giving them time to really caramelize.

For the crockpot version, we add them to a raw crockpot, but they cook themselves for 6 hours with just garlic, sugar, butter, oil, and vinegar. This helps really bring out their sweetness and flavor. After it’s cooked, you’ll add the remaining stock.

How do you deepen the flavor of French onion soup?

This French Onion Soup recipe is deep, rich, and delicious on its own. The addition of balsamic vinegar, fish sauce, and seasonings give it a rich depth of flavor.

However, some people like to add a little red wine or even some Worcestershire sauce for another layer of flavor. Feel free to do so if you want!

Is French Onion Soup Healthy?

good news! While this French Onion Soup looks and tastes like total comfort food, it’s actually a healthy meal.ghost king

good news! Sure it’s comfort food, but French onion soup is actually a healthy meal choice. Onions are rich in antioxidants and packed with nutrients. What’s better than guilt-free comfort food?

Tips and Precautions

• Use an oven-safe bowl. We don’t want them to crack while baking!
• Want to make French Onion Soup in the Instant Pot? It’s more practical than the crockpot version, but perfect if you have shorter teeth. See notes in recipe card below for full instructions.
• For mitigating options, Just follow the recipe as is, but don’t add toppings/bake in the oven. Your soup will still be delicious!

service suggestion

French Onion Soup is a delicious meal on its own, but it’s fun with a few dishes. Here are some favorites:

how to store

I recommend storing any leftovers without the bread and cheese, so just bake as many bowls as you can.

Leftover soup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat, heat on stove on low until heated through, then portion into bowls, top with bread and cheese, and bake as directed.

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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

This Crockpot French Onion Soup is delicious. Serve as a light soup or top with bread and cheese for a heartier option!

• author: Lexi
• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 8 hours and 30 minutes
• total time: 8 hours and 45 minutes
• yield: 4–6 1x

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
• 4 white onion, sliced
• 2 red onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon coconut candy
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaf
• 7 cups beef soup
• 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• Optional: red pepper flakes, for serving
• Option: 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• Optional: 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Optional: 1 batch of bread (see Recipes here either here nut-free)

1. put butter and oil on your bottom slow cooker insert.
2. Add the chopped onion, coconut sugar, garlic, balsamic vinegar, half of the salt and pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Toss to coat and cook on low for 6 hours.
3. After 6 hours, add the beef broth, fish sauce, arrowroot powder and remaining salt and pepper.
4. Let continue cooking for the remaining 2 hours. If using fresh thyme, remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
5. Heat oven to 350°F.Divide the soup among oven safe bowl. Top each with a slice (or two) of toasted bread, then spread a generous layer of cheese on top of the bread to the rim of the bowl. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly. Roast on high for 1 minute.

notes

To make in the Instant Pot:

Press the Saute function on the Instant Pot. Once heated, add the butter and oil to the pan along with the onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring once. Add the coconut sugar, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, thyme and bay leaf and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.Use the quick release when you’re done

Press Cancel and remove the cover. If there is a lot of liquid in the bottom of the pan, press sauté and cook until the liquid is almost evaporated and the onions are nicely browned and very sticky.

Add the kudzu and stir until it disappears.A sort ofAdd 4 cups beef broth (this differs from the slow cooker instructions) and fish sauce, cover and seal. Finish cooking on manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Use the quick release function. seasoning. If topping the soup with bread and cheese, follow the instructions for step 5 above.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 4-6
• Calories: 163
• sugar: 6 grams
• sodium: 981 mg
• fat: 10 grams
• Saturated fat: 4.6 grams
• carbohydrate: 11.1 grams
• fiber: 1.8 grams
• protein: 7.1 grams
• cholesterol: 16mg