I’ve always been a fan of french onion soup, and I really prefer it without the cheese and bread… this recipe is perfect for people like me!
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Slow Cooked French Onion Soup
2015-02-09 14:31:47
I've always been a fan of french onion soup, and I really prefer it without the cheese and bread... this recipe is perfect for people like me!
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Cook Time
10 hr
Total Time
10 hr
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
2903g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1184
Calories from Fat 475
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g
81%
Saturated Fat 21g
104%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 23g
Cholesterol 49mg
16%
Sodium 12435mg
518%
Total Carbohydrates 141g
47%
Dietary Fiber 25g
98%
Sugars 59g
Protein 47g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
186%
Calcium
45%
Iron
51%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- 4 tablespoons of bacon fat
- 3 pounds of onions, sliced
- 2 cups of organic chicken broth
- 4 cups of organic beef broth
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons course sea salt (more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons fresh black pepper
Caramelize the onions
- Preheat the oven to 325
- Grease the dutch oven with 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat
- Place the onions in the slow cooker and pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat over over the top
- Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours, stirring every 2 hours while the onions caramelize
- Add both broths, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper and stir well
- Cover and put back in oven for another 3-4 hours.
- Taste the soup and add additional salt to taste if needed
- Remove herbs from soup before serving.
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