Description
Get ready for a cozy, flavor-packed meal with this Creamy Philly Cheese Steak Soup! It’s everything you love about a Philly cheesesteak — tender beef, sautéed peppers, onions, and melty provolone — all wrapped in a velvety, creamy broth. This easy recipe is a perfect comfort food solution for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. Great as a hearty dinner, this soup also fits right into your rotation of quick lunch ideas, cold weather favorites, and one-pot meals. Whether you’re after an easy dinner or a rich, filling soup that feeds a crowd, this one’s sure to deliver on both flavor and satisfaction.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
4 cups beef broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Optional: chopped parsley and extra cheese for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add the thinly sliced steak and cook for 3–5 minutes until browned. If using pre-cooked beef, just heat through.
5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted.
7. Slowly add heavy cream, stirring continuously. Let simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
8. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
9. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
10. Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap out heavy cream with half-and-half and use light cream cheese.
Make it a complete meal by serving in bread bowls or pairing with garlic toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx.)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg