Onion Soup

By McLean

Ingredients

• 2 bacon slices
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 medium-sized onions, sliced (about 4 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans beef consomme
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• Shredded Gruyere cheese
• Restaurant-style croutons

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Reserve bacon for another use.

Combine drippings, melted butter, and remaining ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well to coat onions.

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.

Stir 2 cans beef consomme and 1/4 cup dry white wine into cooked onions in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 15 minutes or just until heated. Sprinkle with shredded Gruyere cheese and croutons.