How to Make Old-Fashioned Onion Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a bowl of steaming hot, old-fashioned onion soup. The wonderful aroma of caramelized onions, the rich and savory broth, and the gooey cheese on top all come together to create a dish that's the very definition of comfort food.

But onion soup is more than just a delicious and comforting dish - it's also steeped in tradition and history. The origins of onion soup can be traced back to the ancient Romans, who initially made a simple soup of on...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds onions, sliced
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 7 slices French or Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4 ½ cups chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place sliced onions and butter into slow cooker, and mix until onions are thoroughly coated. Stir in bread and chicken broth.
  • Cover, and cook on LOW for 10 to 18 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir well during last hour.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 660mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 396mg