[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width="6" grid_id="vc_gid:1706691302183-ae92af36-be57-2" include="1459,1458"][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Easy French Onion Soup</strong>
Bust out your magical crock-pot, this is when things get easy. <!--more-->

Grab a 2-pound bag of sweet onions and thinly slice all 2 pounds. This recipe is so great because once it’s done you can freeze it in a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ztomine-Silicone-Freezer-Tray-Lid/dp/B0BZD9FXFW?crid=3GLOST53Q7HNQ&amp;keywords=freeze+soup+1+cup&amp;qid=1706053154&amp;sprefix=freeze+soup+1+cup,aps,81&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=ddb91845652a71403e3f51eacf85c1fd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">silicone mold</a> for individual servings and thaw a single bowl at a time! (If freezing omit croutons and cheese until ready to eat).[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width="6" grid_id="vc_gid:1706691302184-16d59a6c-c846-10" include="1461,1462"][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Ingredients:</strong>
2 pounds sweet onions
6 cups beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1 bay leaf
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 stick of butter (salted) cut into tablespoons[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width="6" grid_id="vc_gid:1706691580892-78fa58c9-8cad-3" include="1770,1771"][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Instructions:</strong>
Add everything into your favorite <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-SCCPVL610-S-6-Quart-Programmable-Stainless/dp/B004P2NG0K?crid=5B0ADAF3BB9&amp;keywords=crockpot&amp;qid=1704898618&amp;sprefix=crockpot,aps,137&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=c049c019fbeeb78d6c0687c18798105a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">slow cooker</a>. Place the tablespoons of butter on top last.
Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
Remove bay leaf and ladle into bowl add Texas toast croutons and top with provolone and swiss cheese
Freezing:
I use a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ztomine-Silicone-Freezer-Tray-Lid/dp/B0BZD9FXFW?crid=3GLOST53Q7HNQ&amp;keywords=freeze+soup+1+cup&amp;qid=1706053154&amp;sprefix=freeze+soup+1+cup,aps,81&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=ddb91845652a71403e3f51eacf85c1fd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">silicone mold</a> to freeze one cup portions. Then empty them and store all portions in a gallon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ziploc-Freezer-Technology-Gallon-Count/dp/B088XP7F2B?crid=2P2QK1RBKLSMH&amp;keywords=ziploc%2Bfreezer%2Bgallon%2Bbags&amp;qid=1706053388&amp;sprefix=Ziplock%2Bfreezer%2Bga,aps,85&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=5066a58810433fb192d218ca09e96a65&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ziploc</a> bag. When ready to eat remove from bag and place in a bowl in the fridge to thaw. Top with croutons and provolone/swiss cheese before serving.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]