Hearty Philly Cheesesteak Onion Soup
A delightful twist on a classic soup, combining the flavors of Philly cheesesteak with the warmth of onion soup, featuring caramelized onions, ribeye steak, bell peppers, and melted cheeses.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- ½ small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cooking apple juice
- 4 cups beef stock
- 10 ounces ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Ensure all your ingredients are prepped and ready. Slice the onions and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and cut the ribeye steak into thin strips.
Cooking
- Heat the avocado or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 12 minutes.
- Add the unsalted butter and continue cooking until the onions turn a rich, deep brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the cooking apple juice and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Add the beef stock and bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 25 minutes.
- Sauté the bell peppers in a separate skillet until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the thinly sliced ribeye steak to the bell peppers and cook until desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine the beef and peppers with the simmered broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
Baking
- Divide the soup into ovenproof ramekins. Top with torn keto bun pieces, provolone cheese, and shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Customize ingredients according to dietary preferences. For a vegan option, replace beef with plant-based proteins and use vegetable stock.