SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP

By bjnelson55

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp trans-free margarine
• 3 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) add to shopping list
• 8 slices crusty French bread
• 1/2 cup grated reduced-fat Swiss or Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil and margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions and saute, covered, until soft. Add sugar and salt. Cook, uncovered, 15 more minutes. Stir in flour and cook 3 more minutes.

2. Stir onion mixture, broth, and wine, if using, in 4-quart or larger slow cooker.

3. Cover. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

4. Toast bread. Sprinkle with cheese, then broil until golden and bubbly. Serve soup topped with slice of toast.