Description
A hearty twist on classic French onion soup with savory ground beef, thyme-scented broth, and cheesy toasted French bread, making it a comforting and satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed French onion soup
Water (amount indicated on soup cans)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices French bread, cut 1-inch thick
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles, stirring occasionally. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and drain excess fat.
- Return beef to the saucepan. Add French onion soup and the water indicated on the soup cans. Stir in thyme, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cut cheese slices to fit bread. Place bread on a broiler pan rack and broil 3–4 inches from heat for 1–2 minutes until toasted and cheese is melted and golden.
- Ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls and top each with one cheesy bread slice.
Notes
- Use Gruyère instead of Swiss for a more traditional flavor.
- Swap French bread for sourdough for a tangy bite.
- Add a splash of dry sherry or red wine for richer broth.
- Use fresh thyme for a brighter herbal note.
- Store soup without bread to keep topping crisp when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop & Broiling
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with bread
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
