Description
A cozy, slow-cooked French Onion Soup made with caramelized onions, vegetable broth, and wine, topped with baguette slices and melted cheese—perfect for a comforting, savory meal.
Ingredients
4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry white wine (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Baguette slices for topping
Vegan or traditional shredded cheese
Instructions
- Add sliced onions, olive oil (or vegan butter), and sugar to the crockpot.
- Cook on high for 4–5 hours or on low for 8–10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized.
- Add vegetable broth, white wine (if using), thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 1–2 hours.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with a baguette slice, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use yellow onions for the best balance of sweetness and flavor.
- Replace wine with apple cider vinegar for a non-alcoholic option.
- Add soy sauce or vegan Worcestershire for deeper flavor.
- Fresh herbs can replace dried thyme for brightness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze (without bread) for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–12 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
