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- Cheese: Swiss cheese (specifically Baby Swiss) is used for finishing, providing a creamy, mild note.
The Meatballs
For the meat component:
Ground Beef: Approximately 1.3 pounds (noted as 21.4 oz from Costco).
Binders & Seasonings: Eggs, Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, milk, salt, pepper, and minced garlic (five cloves).
Herbs: Thyme seasoning is incorporated here as well, in a nod to the soup’s flavor profile.
Additional Touches: Toasted baguette slices topped with Swiss cheese serve as optional crispy or cheesy accompaniments.