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Philly Cheesesteak Soup

Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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From classic sandwich to new favorite bowl of winter comfort! Philly Cheesesteak Soup is the beefy, rich, and satisfying sandwich transformed into a succulent soup. Chunks of tender, butter-seared steak, classic cheesesteak veggies like mushrooms and bell peppers, and lots and lots of melty cheese all come together to make Philly Cheesesteak Soup a delectable dish! Make sure you have plenty of bread for dipping.

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Ingredients

  • For the soup:
  • 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can beef consommé
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, optional, shredded
  • 1 cup provolone cheese, optional, shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, optional, freshly grated
  • Optional, for topping:
  • sharp cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded
  • provolone cheese, to taste, shredded
  • parmesan cheese, to taste, freshly grated
  • bread, to taste, torn

Directions

Step 1 -Place the sirloin pieces on a cutting board.

Step 2 -Season the sirloin pieces evenly with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper.

Step 3 -In a large soup pot or a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.

Step 4 -Working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding, add the sirloin pieces to the hot oil and cook, undisturbed, until the pieces are seared on one side, about 2 minutes.

Step 5 -Cook the sirloin, while stirring, until the meat is browned but not cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Step 6 -Transfer the sirloin pieces to a plate and repeat as needed until all of the beef is browned.

Step 7 -In the same pot over medium-high heat, add the butter and the remaining olive oil and let it heat until the butter is melted.

Step 8 -Add the onions, the mushrooms, and the carrots to the butter mixture and cook, while stirring, until the vegetables start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 9 -Add the poblano peppers and the bell peppers to the vegetable mixture and cook, while stirring, until they just begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Step 10 -Add the garlic to the vegetable mixture and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 11 -Add the flour to the vegetable mixture, and cook, while stirring constantly, until the flour is golden and starts to thicken, about 3 minutes.

Step 12 -Reduce the heat to low.

Step 13 -Slowly add the chicken broth to the vegetable mixture, while stirring, until it is incorporated.

Step 14 -In a separate bowl, add the cornstarch and the beef consommé and whisk to combine.

Step 15 -Add the slurry mixture to the vegetable mixture in the pot and stir to combine.

Step 16 -Add the dried parsley, the dried oregano, the paprika, the cumin, the extra salt, and the extra black pepper to the soup mixture and stir to combine.

Step 17 -Bring the soup mixture to a simmer and cook, while stirring, until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.

Step 18 -Add the seared sirloin pieces to the soup mixture and cover the pot.

Step 19 -Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and allow the soup to simmer until the sirloin pieces are cooked through to a minimum internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium-rare, about 25 minutes.

Step 20 -Transfer the soup from the heat.

Step 21 -Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, 1 cup of the provolone cheese, and 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese to the soup mixture and stir to combine.

Step 22 -Taste the soup for seasoning and add the extra salt and the extra black pepper, as needed.

Step 23 -Top with the extra cheddar cheese, the extra provolone cheese, and the extra parmesan cheese.

Step 24 -Serve with the bread.

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