Easy French Onion Soup

1. 1

   Liberally grease a crockpot with butter.

2. 2

   Peel and slice each onion in half, and then thinly slice each half with a sharp knife or mandoline.

3. 3

   Place the sliced onions in a crockpot with olive oil and sea salt; mix well.

4. 4

   Cover and cook for 8 hours on low heat.

5. 5

   Place the onions in a large Dutch oven over high heat.

6. 6

   Cook for two minutes and then sprinkle with the flour.

7. 7

   Stir to combine, and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Add the remaining soup ingredients and allow to come to a boil.

9. 9

   Reduce the soup to medium heat and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

11. 11

    Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and place the cubes on a baking sheet.

12. 12

    Bake for 12 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes to prevent burning.

13. 13

    Top each bowl of soup with shredded cheese and a handful of the French bread croutons.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.