Crockpot French Onion Soup

I never order French Onion Soup...ever. But, for some reason I did on New Year's Eve. We went to dinner at Chops in Asheville, NC and it was probably the best soup I've had in awhile. Ever since I have been obsessed with making it. I found this recipe at Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body. I always have a ton of onions on hand since we add them to practically everything. I can’t believe how easy it was; just throw everything in the crockpot and you're done. 8 hours later...a rich and delicious soup with an ooey, gooey, and cheesy topping is waiting for you! The best way to eat this soup is with a tomato and mozzarella grilled cheese sandwich...oh yum!

Crockpot French Onion Soup

Ingredients:

4 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons flour
8 ounces of beer
64 ounces of vegetable stock
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
french bread
mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions:

Set your crock pot on high, then add onions, garlic, butter, salt and balsamic and mix until combined. Cover and let cook for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are a bit caramelized and brown on the edges. Add in flour, then stir thoroughly and let sit for 5 minutes. Add in beer, stock, thyme, and pepper, then turn heat down to low, cover and cook for 6-8 hours.

Before serving, cut french bread or baguette into slices. Fill soup bowls to the top, then cover with slice of bread and a slice of cheese. Set under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Be careful when serving the bowls will be hot!