Ladle this 1 mixture over raw potato wedges into a slow cooker for a savory treat that keeps you coming back

For a richer version, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of heavy cream into the onion mixture right before ladling it over the potatoes for a slightly creamy French onion sauce. If you prefer vegetarian, swap the beef broth for vegetable broth and add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce or extra Worcestershire (make sure it’s vegetarian) to keep that deep, savory flavor. You can also use red onions for a sweeter twist or mix yellow and sweet onions together. For extra protein, scatter cooked sliced sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken over the potatoes before ladling on the onion mixture, then cook as directed. If you’re short on time in the evening, caramelize the onions and mix the broth, Worcestershire, and thyme the night before; store the mixture in the fridge, then in the morning just wedge the potatoes, ladle the chilled mixture over them in the slow cooker, and turn it on before work. To make it more like classic French onion soup, top each serving with extra shredded Gruyère or Swiss and broil briefly in oven-safe dishes until bubbly and browned.