SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP

INGREDIENTS :

• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), cut into thin slivers
• 1 small red onion, cut into thin slivers
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef stock
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups Italian-style seasoned croutons
• 3 slices provolone cheese

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.

Step 2: Add the butter and allow it to melt.

Step 3: Add the red onion and sweet onion. Sauté’ for about 10 minutes or until the onions are translucent.

Step 4: Add the garlic and sauté’ for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Transfer the mixture into the prepared slow cooker.

Step 5: Pour in the beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brandy into the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6: Turn the setting to high and cook for 4 to 5 hours.

Step 7: Prepare the oven and preheat. Place the oven rack 6-inches from the source of heat.

Step 8: Ladle the soup into three serving bowls. Place a slice of Provolone and croutons on top of the soup.

Step 9: Place inside the preheated oven and broil for 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely and the colour turns brown.

Step 10: Remove from the oven and let it sit at room temperature to cool.

Step 11: Serve and enjoy!