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Old-Fashioned Onion Soup

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"This is a very tasty soup and very easy to make!!" — CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

3 pounds onions, sliced
1/2 cup butter, melted

7 slices French or Italian-style bread
4 1/2 cups chicken broth

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Directions

Place sliced onions and butter into slow cooker, and mix until onions are thoroughly coated. Stir in bread and chicken broth.
Cover, and cook on LOW for 10 to 18 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir well during last hour.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 4 hrs
READY IN 4 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 10, 2003

After reading the reviews and reading a few other onion recipes, I added a teaspoon of soy sauce and a few splashes of worchestershire sauce to the mix. This soup turned out "souperb"!

—aClockworkOrange

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 26, 2003

This onion soup lacked flavor. It was every bland and to much bread mixed in the soup. This one I will not make again.

—RECOELHO

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34 Ratings

Jan 10, 2004

I think this recipie needs beef broth instead of chicken broth to give it a richer taste.

—Marni

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Aug 05, 2008

I love love love having dinner ready for me. My boyfriend said this was the best onion soup recipe I've made yet. I used Vidalia onions and cut the recipe in half. The only change I made was to use a really good beef broth instead of chicken. The soup was good as is, but of course I couldn't resist adding another slice of bread topped with cheese, baked on top. Excellent comfort food on what turned out to be a very difficult day for us both. Thanks for the submission.

—ONIOND

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Nov 28, 2007

Yum. I didn't put in the bread (we served it on the side). I also needed much more liquid! Next time I'll either use small onions, or chop the rings in half as it was a bit messy to eat.

—Sarah R-G

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Oct 06, 2007

I really enjoyed this recipe. It made for a great dinner to come home to after a long cold day. My husband really loved this soup! The only change I made was to add beef broth instead of chicken. This also freezes well. I froze the leftovers to use as lunch at work. Perfect!

—KKOSTER1

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Jan 14, 2004

This recipe was very easy. I added a little sherry and mixed chicken and beef broth. I also toasted my bread with olive oil.

—NANCIG

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Dec 20, 2003

This is the Best Onion soup we have ever had. Now when we have friends for dinner, they ask me to make this soup. It's the best, easiest and tastiest ever. Even the kids love it!

—LADYKUCH

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Nutrition

Calories
255 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
28.8 g
9%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
12.8 g
20%

Fiber
3.4 g
14%

Protein
7.3 g
15%

Sodium
660 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Old-Fashioned Onion Soup

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 255
Calories from Fat: 116

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.8g 20 %
Saturated Fat 7.7g 38 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 660mg 26 %
Potassium 396mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.8g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 14 %
Protein 7.3g 15 %
Sugars 8.2g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 21 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 14 %
Thiamin 19 %
Niacin 30 %
Vitamin B6 15 %
Magnesium 9 %
Folate 38 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.