Weight Watchers Crock Pot French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 6 large sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
• 6 slices toasted French bread (3/8 inch slices)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook, first tossing with tongs, and when they begin to wilt, stirring occasionally with a spoon, until pale golden brown and very soft, about 35 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flour is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer the onions to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker. Add thyme sprigs and pepper. Pour the broth over the onions. Cover and cook until the flavors are blended 4-5 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low. Discard thyme sprigs when done.

4. 4

   Combine the cheese and thyme leaves in a bowl. Spread the cheese mixture over the bread slices. Ladle the soup into bowls, top each serving with a bread slice.