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+# Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
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+## Ingredients:
+- 3-4 lbs yellow onions (about 4-5 large onions), thinly sliced
+- 1/4 cup olive oil or butter
+- 1 tsp salt
+- 1/2 tsp black pepper
+- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
+- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
+- 6 cups beef broth
+- 2 bay leaves
+- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
+- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
+- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
+- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese (or a mix of Gruyère and Swiss)
+
+## Instructions:
+1. Follow steps 1-4 from the original caramelized onion recipe, cooking onions on LOW for 10-12 hours.
+
+2. After the onions are caramelized, turn the slow cooker to HIGH. Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
+
+3. If using, add the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
+
+4. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
+
+5. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 2-3 hours, or on LOW for 4-5 hours.
+
+6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
+
+7. To serve, ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted baguette and a generous amount of grated cheese.
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+8. Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
+
+## Notes:
+- This recipe yields about 6-8 servings.
+- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth.
+- The soup (without bread and cheese) can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.