Classic French Onion Soup - Slow Cooker Recipe - Interview with Onionista
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This week in the kitchen we're celebrating the ONION! So many layers to peel back...sorry, couldn't resist.
Dishin' In The Kitchen today is Kim Reddin the Industry/Public Relations Director for our country's National Onion Asssociation.
Kim is the fourth generation of her family to be involved with agriculture. She shares great tips and tricks for choosing, buying, storing, preparing and, of course, cooking onions.
Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we learn how Kim's life has now come full circle working in the agriculture industry, and what the life of an onion is like.
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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
Recipe and image provided by the National Onion Association
Super-Easy (Slow-Cooker) Recipe for French Onion Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes
2 pounds yellow onions, trimmed, halved and sliced (2 quarts)
1 box (32 ounces) beef broth, less-sodium version if desired (1 quart)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 cup white wine or water
2 tablespoons flour
6 thick slices sour dough bread or peasant/rustic loaf, crusts trimmed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Swiss cheese
Cracked pepper to taste (optional)
Place onions into a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker. Add broth and thyme and stir. Cover with lid and cook on high setting 3 to 4 hours or until onions are tender. Mix white wine (or water) with flour and stir into the slow cooker. Cover and continue to cook on high setting for 1 hour longer or until thickened. Before serving, place bread slices on a baking sheet and top with cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly. To serve, ladle soup into shallow bowls. Place one slice of hot cheesy bread into each bowl. Sprinkle with pepper
to taste. Makes 1-1/2 quarts or 6-1 cup servings.
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Reader Comments (2)
Such a fabulous interview! I love Kim. I just wish she lived closer to us! Until Camp Blogaway, I never knew that the onion was such a fascinating piece of produce. I mean, I know they're delicious (my husband will attest to the fact that I use A LOT of onion), but the whole growing process, and the facts about how they are cured, and how to cut an onion are just so interesting! Thanks Mac for another fabulous episode. Now I need to try this soup recipe!
Hi Rachael,
have to agree, who knew the life of an onion was so interesting?! I'm glad I adore them as much as I do, and like you I use them a LOT!