YUMMY by Gambino: Slow Cooker Rustic French Onion Soup

PRESENTED BY KATHY HEEREN-ELLIS

Whether this is your main dish on a cold winter night or served as a course during your meal, this classic French onion soup is a dish that is easy to make and impressive to your guests with the heartiness and visual appeal of the crusty bread topped with cheese. They don’t have to know how easy it was – just that it’s delicious!

12 cups thinly sliced onions (6 large)

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3/4 cup dry sherry

1/4 cup water

4 cups beef-flavored broth

20 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 10 oz)

6oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)

Fresh thyme leaves, if desired

Spray 6- to 7-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

In slow cooker, place onions, butter, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.

In medium bowl, mix flour, sherry, and water with wire whisk until blended. Stir into onion mixture.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours or until onions are softened and deep brown.

Stir broth into slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until hot.

Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Line cookie sheet with foil.

Arrange baguette slices in single layer on cookie sheet. Broil with tops 3 inches from heat 2 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned. Sprinkle cheese evenly over slices; broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is bubbly.