Crock Pot French Onion Soup for the Lazy

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this "Crock Pot French Onion Soup for the Lazy," a no-fuss recipe that brings gourmet flavors straight to your table with minimal effort! This recipe transforms humble yellow onions into golden, caramelized perfection over eight hands-free hours in your slow cooker, creating a rich and deeply savory base infused with fragrant garlic, thyme, and a splash of dry white wine. Topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese, each bowl offers a restaurant-quality experience that’s as hearty as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and lets your crock pot do all the work for an irresistible, slow-cooked classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large (about 3 lbs total) Yellow onions
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon (dried) Thyme
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
• 1 loaf (sliced) Baguette
• 2 cups (shredded) Gruyère cheese

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the onions thinly into half-moon shapes.

Step 2

Add the sliced onions and 4 tablespoons of butter to the crock pot. Stir to coat the onions in butter.

Step 3

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, stirring once or twice if possible, until the onions are deeply caramelized.

Step 4

Once the onions are caramelized, add the minced garlic, beef broth, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low for another 2 hours to meld the flavors.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

Step 7

When ready to serve, ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a toasted baguette slice on top of each bowl and sprinkle generously with shredded Gruyère cheese.

Step 8

Place the bowls under the broiler in your oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Carefully remove the bowls from the oven (they will be very hot) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(10516.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5975.8

Total Fat 149.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 422.0mg	0%
Sodium 12363.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 954.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 149.2g	0%
Total Sugars 368.9g
Protein 220.3g	0%

Vitamin D 72.3IU	0%
Calcium 4724.1mg	0%
Iron 33.3mg	0%
Potassium 13683.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.3%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 63.1%