Crockpot French Onion Soup

Crockpot French Onion Soup

Ingredients:
· 4 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
· 3 garlic cloves, minced
· 4 tablespoons of butter, unsalted
· 2 tablespoons brown sugar
· 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
· 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
· 8 ounces of beer
· 64 ounces of low-sodium beef stock
· 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
· 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
· French bread
· 8-10 pieces Gruyere cheese, sliced

Directions:
1. Heat a medium size skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and butter, and
sauté until onions soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add brown sugar and vinegar and mix
until combined. Add to slow cooker.
2. Add in flour, beer, beef stock, thyme, and pepper. Stir, cover, and cook on low
setting for 6-8 hours.
3. Before serving, cut French bread into slices about an inch-thick. Fill oven-safe soup
bowls with soup, top 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. Serve at once.