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Even though it's a restaurant staple and a true "everyone's favorite," making French onion soup from scratch may be a real pain. For that reason, you may avoid the strain of constant stovetop effort by preparing it in a slow cooker. To prepare the dish below, just place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and set the timer for the desired amount of time.

As the onions spend the first few hours cooking in the slow cooker, their taste is transformed into a rich caramelized aroma. Once the stock, sherry, and spices have been added, continue cooking on low for another hour to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish your ovenproof cups with cheese and croutons for a homemade version of restaurant-style French onion soup that will make you want to "pick the broiled cheese off the side of the mug"!