Crock-Pot OnePot Soups and Chowders, French Onion Soup, Lentil Soup with Ham and Bacon, Serves

Soups and Chowders

French Onion Soup

4 extra-large sweet onions, peeled

4 tablespoons butter

2 quarts beef or vegetable broth, divided

2 cups dry white wine

2 cups water

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced

6 cups large seasoned croutons

1 cup Swiss or Gruyere cheese, shredded

1.Cut each of the onions in half and then half again. Cut each quarter into 1/4-inch thick slices.

2.Add butter to One PotTM stoneware and place on stovetop set to MEDIUM-LOW heat. Stir every 7-8 minutes, and cook until onions are soft and caramelized, about 45-50 minutes. Add the wine and let the liquid reduce almost completely, about 15 minutes.

3.Add the broth, water, and thyme to the One PotTM stoneware. Transfer the One PotTM stoneware to the slow cooker heating base, cover, and cook on HIGH for 21/2 hours or until the soup is thoroughly heated.

4.Just prior to serving, top soup with croutons and sprinkle cheese over the croutons. Preheat the oven broiler and place the One PotTM stoneware under broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve immediately.

Serves 8-10

Note: The recipes included in this instruction book must always be used with One PotTM stoneware. When using an electric stovetop, the heat diffuser must be used with One PotTM stoneware.

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Lentil Soup with Ham and Bacon

Olive oil

8 cups beef broth

1 cup carrots, chopped

2 cups ham, chopped

¾cup celery, chopped ½ cup onions, chopped

1 6-ounce can chopped tomatoes ½ teaspoon dried marjoram

1½ pound lentils (dry) 2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons pepper

1 cup bacon, chopped

1.Coat bottom of One PotTM stoneware with olive oil and place on stovetop set to MEDIUM heat. Sauté bacon until firm; remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.

2.Place One PotTM stoneware in the slow cooker heating base, cover, and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 6-8 hours, until lentils are tender.

Serves 8

Note: The recipes included in this instruction book must always be used with One PotTM stoneware. When using an electric stovetop, the heat diffuser must be used with One PotTM stoneware.

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