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It’s another video day!!

Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Are you happy?!? I’m happy, but slightly sad because this is the last video for a couple of weeks. My number one video guy is off at school doing the whole college thing. We filmed all the previous videos that have been on the site this month, the week before Kai left for LA…it was craziness. Videos are so much work and so hard, at least for me. Like so, so, SO hard, but I have absolutely loved making them for you guys, and am excited to film a whole bunch more when Kai comes home for Thanksgiving break…meaning there will be videos in December!

Perfect cause you know, that’s my very favorite month of the year! I am pumped!

And clearly my excitement for the holidays is already through the roof. Don’t hate me, just love me for my enthusiasm…it doesn’t come out all that much, so take it while you can! 🙂

Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

So today’s recipe and video are this pretty soup! I mean, it’s crockpot french onion soup! It really doesn’t get too much easier, as you will see in the video!

SIDE NOTE: the brother (Malachi/Kai) and I are having a hard time finding music for these videos. Any video pros out there who have suggestions?? They would be so, very much appreciated!

I feel like simple and easy and no fuss is really welcomed on a Monday. I mean, I get it. Monday is the worst, but I also feel like we can make it the best it can be with this soup. Yes, we can!!

Hello, cheesy french toast?

Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

So I know all french onion soup has cheese melted over toast, but my toast is special because it’s actually french toast. Like egg dipped french bread fried in a skillet with butter and parmesan cheese.

Then the bread gets placed on top of the french onion soup and basically covered in Gruyère cheese. Oh yeah, I so went there… and I have no regrets. I am only giving us what our bodies are craving…cause you know I heard the rest of you guys are finally getting some cold weather too!

Anyone with any snow on the ground?!?

Basically, I have been consumed by cozy thoughts. I want all things cozy. Cozy clothes, cozy boots, cozy foods, cozy hats, cozy fires, oh and cozy candles! I love candles. I think my favorites are all the Fall Yankee Candles and then of course the Christmas Sugar Cookie Candles…which I do believe that everyone should have!

I actually really need to replenish my candle stock, does anyone have any new good fall candles I should try? Maybe even some early Christmas candles?? Please, let me know!

Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvestCrockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Ok, sorry, back to the soup. My mind is all over the place here! Monday – ugh, that’s just how it goes.

So I obviously I say all this in the video, but I kind of adore this Crockpot French Onion Soup, and using the crockpot method is such an awesome way to make it. I don’t know about you guys but sometimes the thought of standing over the stove and babysitting onions for 45 minutes sounds a little daunting. Letting the onions slow cook in my crockpot overnight just seems like the way to go. I swear, the crockpot does an AMAZING job of caramelizing those onions. All you have to do is throw them in and turn it on. Done and done.

I also used a pumpkin beer for my soup because I ran out of red wine…oopsies (better re-stock before the cousins show up for the holidays…cough, cough, Abby….cough, cough, Marge). I personally love the beer in this soup though, and I typically use it in place of wine when making french onion soup. If you think you’d prefer wine, go ahead and use wine, no biggie.

And then pour yourself a glass and wait for dinner to be ready. Mondays, they don’t always have to be brutal. Cheese, caramelized onions and a little booze – sounds pretty good!

And with that, I am out. Happy video watching, let me know what you think! 🙂

Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 13 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 971 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Cheesy French Toast

Instructions

  • To the bowl of your crockpot, add the butter, onions, garlic, brown sugar and worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together, cover the crockpot and cook on low for at least 8 hours or up to 14 hours. I like cooking the onions overnight while I sleep (note that I have noticed that all crockpots cook differently, if yours seems to cook fast, check the onions at 8 hours in to make sure nothing is burning).
  • The next morning, stir the flour into the onions and then add the beer (or wine), beef broth, bay leaves, thyme and a good pinch of pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The longer and slower you can cook this the better. Taste and season with salt + pepper if needed.
  • Just before you're ready to eat, make the french toast. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parmesan and a pinch of salt + pepper.
  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter to melt.
  • Submerge one piece of toast at a time into the egg mixture, allowing it to sit 30 seconds in the eggs. Remove and allow the excess to drip off back into the bowl. Place the toast on the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining bread.
  • Ladle the french onion soup into oven safe ramekins or bowls. Place 1-2 pieces of toast on top of the soup and cover with cheese. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted. WATCH close, the broiler works quick!
  • Serve the soup with fresh thyme and enjoy hot, right out of the oven!

To Make this soup on the stove

  • Heat a large heavy bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat and add the butter. Add the onions + brown sugar and cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add the worcestershire sauce and let it cook into the onions. Continue to slowly cook the onions until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Once the onions have caramelized, add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, then stir the flour into the onions and add the beer (or wine), beef broth, bay leaves, thyme and a good pinch of pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Taste and season with salt + pepper if needed. Continue with the french toast as directed above.
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Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Did you see the cheese at the end though?!?! I mean, what?!? Wow, the BEST!

Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast (VIDEO!!) | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

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  1. Have the onions cooking now. I might have sliced them a little too thick because I did not see the same thing in my cock-pot that you showed in yours. Another great reason for the videos (or more “informative” shots over “beauty” shots ;))
    About the candles…..I love Swan Creak. They are soy (if that matters to you) The burn for a while. My favorite is the Thai Pear. It’s not over powering. It just makes you house smell nice….not over sweet or perfumey, as some candles can get.

    1. I am sure the onions are fine. Hope the soup was a hit!!

      And thanks for the candle suggestions! I will have to try them! 🙂

  2. Confession: I have always wanted to try French Onion soup because look at that cheeeese (and I love caramelized onions) but I have never had it. And this one is topped with cheesy French Toast 😮 so maybe the first time I have this soup it will be from my own kitchen. I love the video; you two did a great job.

    No snow on the ground for me as I live in the tropics and it is actually scorching her. The real feel temp is currently 109F (42.7C) which is just awful. Typically, it is usually a little cooler by this time of year but summer will just not let go. LET GO SUMMER.

  3. This is one of my favorite soups of all time. I wish I hadn’t seen this right before lunch because now I want soup. Oh well… must settle for salad. 🙁

  4. Love French Onion Soup. Thanks for the crockpot version. As far as candles, I’ve burned a lot in my time. By far one of my most favorite products is from Thymes. Not only do their candles smell fantastic and burn well, the packaging is beautiful.

    Favorites…Gingerbread, Frasier Fir and then Mandarin Coriander in the off season.

    Not only do I burn their candles but I have the Reed Diffuser’s and keep the Gingerbread Ornament Sachet hanging in my linen closet all year long.

    You can find their product on their store finder in Thymes.com or just order online. It feels like a gift to yourself when ordering online.

  5. I sort of accidentally on purpose walked into a Bath and Body Works for the first time since middle school and bought the campfire marshmallows candle. Dead. I used it up in two weeks. So delicious and cozy.
    Also this soup. I need it.

  6. Tieghan-

    Another amazing dish! I made this last night and oh yummm. This was my first attempt at French Onion soup from scratch and it seriously could not have been easier. I am really looking forward to lunch today (leftovers)!! LOL Thank you for creating some of the most imaginative yet simple recipes, I am a true fan and cannot wait for what you have up your sleeve.. oh and your book 🙂

  7. I love your videos — so cute!

    If you’re going to be making videos in December, why not choose cover versions of songs from The Nutcracker? For example, The Modern Mandolin Quartet does an awesome version of Coffee (Arabian Dance) and the Russian Dance. There are so many good versions and genres covering instrumental classics like that. Bach’s minuet in G covered by Willie Nelson. Modern Jazz Quartet covering Bach is good too.

    Also, I can’t talk about music without mentioning The Avett Brothers. Since there’s singing, most of the songs wouldn’t work for cooking videos. But D-Bag Rag is a fun little tune and would totally fit.

    Hope this helps! <3

  8. Just tried your onion soup and highly recommend everyone to try this easy soup. It is so good my husband can’t wait for me to make it again. Thank you.

  9. You are my hero for turning the toast into french toast and then covering it in cheese. Since it’s getting extra chilly outside, this soup is begging to get made.