Caramelized French Onion Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 extra-large sweet onions, peeled
• ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 8 cups beef or vegetable broth, divided
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 6 slices French bread, toasted
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese

Instructions:

1. Cut each onion into quarters. Cut each quarter into ¼-inch-thick slices. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and onions; cook 45 to 50 minutes or until soft and caramel brown, stirring occasionally. Remove to Crockpot slow cooker.
2. Add wine to skillet; simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about ½ cup. Remove to slow cooker.
3. Add broth, water, and thyme to slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 2 ½ hours.
4. To serve, ladle soup into individual ovenproof soup bowls. Float 1 slice of toast in each bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Preheat broiler. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
5. Serve while hot and enjoy!