Description
A creamy and comforting Philly Cheese Steak Soup packed with tender roast beef, sautéed vegetables, and plenty of provolone cheese, perfect for a hearty meal any time of year.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced green bell peppers
- 6 oz sliced white mushrooms
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Meat
- 8 oz deli roast beef slices, chopped into small pieces
Dairy & Fats
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cups half and half
- 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese
- Shredded provolone cheese for garnish (optional)
Liquids
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup water
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Sauté Vegetables: Drop the butter into a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. Stir well and cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add Roast Beef: Add the chopped roast beef to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Add Garlic and Cook: Add the minced garlic, stir well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all purpose flour into the pot, stir well and cook for 3 minutes to create a roux and thicken the soup later.
- Add Broth and Half and Half: Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously, then add the half and half and stir to combine.
- Season Soup: Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, stirring to distribute all seasonings evenly.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
- Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, stirring until the cornstarch is completely dissolved to create a slurry.
- Thicken Soup: Return the soup to a boil and pour the cornstarch slurry in while stirring continuously. Continue boiling and stirring for 3 minutes to thicken the soup.
- Add Cheese: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the shredded provolone cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the soup.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the soup with freshly chopped parsley and additional shredded provolone cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly shredded provolone cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Adjust the salt and pepper level based on your taste preference.
- For a thicker soup, you can increase the cornstarch by 1 tablespoon.
- To make it spicier, add some crushed red pepper flakes along with the garlic.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to prevent cheese from separating.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American