Soup season has well and truly arrived, with nothing quite hitting the spot like a hot bowl of soup to warm the soul.

For those short on time and not keen on spending hours by the stove, food influencer and cookbook writer Nathan Anthony, better known as Bored of Lunch, has come to the rescue with an effortless, straightforward soup recipe that practically cooks itself.

In a recent TikTok post, Nathan showcased how to whip up a French onion soup using just a slow cooker, reports the Daily Record.

His post read: "What's better than a rich brothy soup with crusty cheesy bread on top? This is the laziest version possible so I apologise to the French nation."

The beauty of Nathan's culinary creation is its 'set it and forget it' nature, perfect for simmering away while you're at work, ready to greet you upon your return.

Nathan's simple yet delicious soup has been a hit online, amassing over 790,500 views on TikTok. Cara enthused: "I need to try this."

Sarah said: "This looks so tasty I could just eat this right now."

Darryl added: "Absolutely beautiful soup... heartwarming." And Jamie said: "This is the most magnificent meal. I'm dying to make it. Thank you for sharing.."

Others pitched in with their own tips to streamline the process even further.

Shane said: "I seen a tip where someone used a potato peeler to cut onions. use a fork to hold the onion and slice top to bottom."

So for those seeking a fuss-free, cosy soup this autumn, Nathan's recipe is the go-to choice.

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 10-15 onions, sliced (roughly 1.5kg)
• 100g butter
• One tsp Italian herbs
• Fresh thyme
• 900ml beef stock
• 200ml white wine
• One bay leaf
• Salt
• Pepper
• Two-three garlic cloves
• Two tbsp brown sugar
• One tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Two handfuls of cheese
• Six bread slices

Method

Slice all the onions up and add them to the slow cooker. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except the stock, cheese and bread.

Cook on high for between eight to ten hours on high. Nathan advised that if you want to speed up the process, you can pre-soften the onion in a frying pan before adding it to the slow cooker.

Once cooked, remove the herbs and add in the beef stock, before topping with the sliced bread and cheese. Make sure to butter the bread.

Place under the grill for eight minutes. Once the bread has toasted and the cheese has melted, remove from under the grill.

Serve and enjoy!