Can I make onion soup in a slow cooker?

Can I make onion soup in a slow cooker?

Instructions

1. Season the onions. Place the onions in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
2. Cook on LOW for 12 hours.
3. Add the broth and vinegar.
4. Cook for LOW 6 to 8 hours.
5. Portion the soup into oven-safe bowls.
6. Top with toast and shredded cheese.
7. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
8. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes.

How do you slow cook onions for French onion soup?

Stir together onions, melted butter, sugar, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker until onions are fully coated. Place thyme and bay leaf on onion mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH, stirring once halfway through, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized, 6 to 7 hours.

What onions are best for French onion soup?

Onions: You can use white, yellow or red onions for French onion soup. But to make it the classic way, you will need 5-6 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced. Butter: The tastiest (French) way to caramelize those onions.

What can I use instead of sherry in French onion soup?

You can use a white wine, brandy or dry vermouth (or, depending on the recipe, red wine, Port, Madeira or Marsala, knowing they will leave some residual flavor). You can also try vinegars—apple cider, wine vinegar or even rice wine vinegar.

What can I use instead of sherry in French Onion Soup?

How does Gordon Ramsay make French onion soup?

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and salt and pepper and cook until the onions are soft, about 25 minutes.
3. Add the wine, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the wine has evaporated and the onions are dry, about 5 minutes.

What is the original French onion soup recipe?

Ingredients:

1. 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
2. 3 pounds (about 5 medium) sweet onions, sliced.
3. 2 cloves garlic, minced.
4. 1/3 cup dry white wine.
5. 6 cups beef stock.
6. 4 sprigs fresh thyme.
7. 2 bay leaves.
8. 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar.