Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

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### 🍲 Instructions:

1. **Caramelize the onions**:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add the sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20–30 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. (Optional: do this step directly in your slow cooker if it has a sauté function.)

2. **Transfer to the slow cooker**:
Place the caramelized onions into your slow cooker. Add garlic, broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

3. **Cook low and slow**:
Cover and cook on **LOW for 6–8 hours** or **HIGH for 3–4 hours**.

4. **Toast the bread**:
While the soup finishes cooking, toast baguette slices under a broiler until crisp and golden. Optionally rub with a cut clove of garlic for extra flavor.

5. **Assemble and serve**:
Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Place one or two baguette slices on top, then generously sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot and enjoy!

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### 🧡 Why You’ll Love It

* **Hands-off cooking** – Let the slow cooker do the work
* **Deep, savory flavor** from hours of gentle simmering
* **Crowd-pleaser** perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in
* **Make-ahead friendly** – even better the next day!

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### 🥖 Tips & Variations:

* Use **vegetarian broth** for a meatless version
* Try **red wine** for a deeper flavor twist
* Add a splash of **brandy** for classic French flair
* Don’t have Gruyère? Use **mozzarella**, **provolone**, or even **cheddar**

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### 🗼 A Taste of Paris — No Passport Needed

This Slow Cooker French Onion Soup brings restaurant-quality taste into your kitchen with minimal effort. Whether you’re curled up on a chilly evening or hosting a cozy dinner party, it’s the kind of dish that feels **rustic, refined, and downright comforting** — all at once.

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**Bon appétit!**
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