Ingredients

  • 2 lb. (900 g) onions, sliced, separated into rings (about 8 cups)
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 1 Tbsp. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1-1/2 L (6 cups) 25%-less-sodium beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bottle (355 mL) beer
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 20 baguette slices (1/2 inch thick), toasted
  • 1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Swiss Au Gratin Cheese

Method

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in slow cooker; cover with lid.
  • Cook on HIGH 1 hour, stirring after 30 min.
  • Turn heat down to LOW.
  • Add broth, water, beer and thyme to slow cooker; stir.
  • Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 4 hours).
  • Heat broiler.
  • Ladle soup into 10 ovenproof bowls; top with baguette slices and cheese.
  • Broil, 6 inches from heat, 3 to 5 min.
  • or until cheese is melted and golden brown.