Description
Hearty one-pot cheesesteak delight soup brings Philadelphia’s iconic sandwich flavors into a comforting bowl. Rich beef, melted cheese, and sautéed peppers create a soul-warming meal that satisfies deep hunger pangs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz (226 g) baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread or rolls
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium flame, creating a golden cooking surface for vegetables and meat.
- Vegetable Sauté: Add onions, green bell peppers, and mushrooms to the pot, allowing them to caramelize and release aromatic flavors for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly translucent.
- Meat Preparation: Introduce thinly sliced sirloin steak into the pot, searing each piece to develop a rich, caramelized exterior. Season generously with garlic powder, dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour beef broth into the pot, gently integrating all ingredients and allowing the mixture to simmer for 10-12 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- Roux Creation: Develop a silky base by melting butter in a separate pan, whisking in all-purpose flour and cooking until achieving a golden, nutty consistency. Gradually blend hot broth into the roux, eliminating potential lumps.
- Creamy Transformation: Reduce heat and slowly incorporate heavy cream and shredded cheese, stirring continuously until the soup reaches a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Ensure a harmonious blend of flavors and a smooth, inviting consistency.
- Presentation: Ladle the decadent soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serving alongside crusty artisan bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Slice sirloin steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing during eating.
- Vegetable Sautéing Technique: Allow vegetables to caramelize slightly for deeper, richer flavor development before adding meat.
- Roux Creation Hack: Cook flour and butter mixture until golden to eliminate raw flour taste and enhance overall soup’s depth.
- Cheese Melting Secret: Remove pot from direct heat when adding cheese to prevent separation and ensure silky smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1036 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg