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French onion soup in a wide bowl shot horizontally, rich brown broth with caramelized onions topped with a toasted baguette slice and melted bubbly cheese, a rustic dark surface, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Savory French Onion Soup

Sweet slow-cooked onions served in a rich beef broth and topped with toasted bread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large onions thinly sliced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 slices baguette toasted
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère

Method
 

  1. Add the sliced onions and butter to the crockpot.
  2. Cover and cook on low 8 hours until deeply golden and caramelized.
  3. Stir in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Cover and cook 1 hour more to meld the flavors.
  5. Ladle into bowls and top each with a toasted baguette slice and Gruyère.
  6. Broil briefly to melt the cheese, then serve.