Crock Pot French Onion Soup

This fantastic French onion soup makes a hearty meal. Start the soup in the morning and come home to a no-fuss dinner.

 

Ingredients

 

1 tbsp canola oil
6 large onion, sliced (about 3 pounds)
1⁄2 tsp salt
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 sprig fresh thyme
1⁄2 tsp fresh thyme, leaves
1⁄4 tsp pepper, freshly ground
4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 oz goat cheese, at room temperature
6 slice french bread, toasted (3/8 inch slices)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook, first tossing with tongs and when they begin to wilt, stirring occasionally with a spoon, until pale golden brown and very soft, about 35 minutes.
  2. Stir in flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flour is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer the onions to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker. Add thyme sprigs and pepper. Pour broth over the onions. Cover and cook until the flavors are blended 4-5 hours on High or 8-10 hours on Low. Discard thyme sprigs when done.
  4. Combine cheese and thyme leaves in a bowl. Spread mixture over the bread slices. Ladle soup into bowls, top each serving with a bread slice.
  5. Per serving: 10 SmartPoints; 9 PointsPlus; 6 POINTS (old)

Source : allrecipes.Com

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