Caramelized French Onion Soup

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I got this recipe from Southern Living a hundred years ago, and it is a hit with most adults.  The caramelized onions that are the base are great on burgers too! It does take a long time to cook but it is all in the slow cooker, so it is pretty hands off. From experience I have learned not to put the onions on to cook overnight, because I keep waking up hungry from the delicious smell!!!

Caramelized Onions

3 lbs of onions, cut in half, then thinly sliced

10 oz beef broth

1/4 C butter

1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on high for 8 hours.

2. Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in freezer for 2 months.

Soup

1 recipe of caramelized onions

10 oz beef broth

10 oz beef consomme

2 C water

1/2 t thyme

1/4 C red wine

bread and cheese

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2-2 1/2 hours.

2. Either ladle into oven proof bowls, top with french bread slices and grated cheese, then broil until bubbly, OR broil some French bread with grated cheese on top and then float in soup.