Name: Creamy Philly Cheese Steak Soup With Roasted Red Pepper Cream Swirl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) Thinly Sliced Halal Beef Steak: Ribeye or sirloin recommended, sliced very thinly against the grain.; 200g (7oz) Onion, Thinly Sliced: Yellow or white onions work well.; 150g (5oz) Green Bell Pepper, Julienned: Substitute with red or yellow for a sweeter flavor.; 150g (5oz) Button Mushrooms, Sliced: Cremini or white mushrooms are also suitable.; 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Use fresh garlic for best flavor.; 1L (4 cups) Low-Sodium Beef Broth: Control saltiness with low-sodium broth.; 240ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: Provides richness and velvety texture.; 150g (5oz) Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Halal-Certified): Sharp cheddar or a cheddar/Monterey Jack blend.; 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing and searing.; 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky depth.; 100g (3½oz) Roasted Red Pepper Puree: Store-bought or homemade.; ½ tsp (2g) Black Pepper, Freshly Ground; ½ tsp (2g) Salt, or to Taste; 2 Tbsp (15g) Fresh Chives, Finely Chopped: For garnish.; 30g (1oz) Onion, Thinly Sliced: For crispy topping.; 2 Tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil: For frying onions.

Description

Enjoy a comforting and creamy take on the classic Philly cheesesteak! This soup delivers all the savory flavors you love, transformed into a rich and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1 lb) Thinly Sliced Halal Beef Steak: Ribeye or sirloin recommended, sliced very thinly against the grain.
200g (7oz) Onion, Thinly Sliced: Yellow or white onions work well.
150g (5oz) Green Bell Pepper, Julienned: Substitute with red or yellow for a sweeter flavor.
150g (5oz) Button Mushrooms, Sliced: Cremini or white mushrooms are also suitable.
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
1L (4 cups) Low-Sodium Beef Broth: Control saltiness with low-sodium broth.
240ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: Provides richness and velvety texture.
150g (5oz) Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Halal-Certified): Sharp cheddar or a cheddar/Monterey Jack blend.
2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil: For sautéing and searing.
1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky depth.
100g (3½oz) Roasted Red Pepper Puree: Store-bought or homemade.
½ tsp (2g) Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
½ tsp (2g) Salt, or to Taste
2 Tbsp (15g) Fresh Chives, Finely Chopped: For garnish.
30g (1oz) Onion, Thinly Sliced: For crispy topping.
2 Tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil: For frying onions.

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Instructions

Prepare Beef: Season thinly sliced beef with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté sliced onion until softened and golden.
Add Veggies: Add bell pepper and mushrooms; cook until softened.
Infuse Garlic: Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
Sear Beef: Sear seasoned beef until browned.
Simmer for Flavor: Add beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
Create Creamy Base: Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Season to Perfection: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Prepare Swirl: Combine red pepper puree, soup, and cream; whisk until smooth.
Fry Onions: Fry thinly sliced onion until crisp and golden.
Plate & Garnish: Ladle soup, drizzle swirl, and sprinkle with fried onions and chives.

Notes

Constant stirring is key to a smooth, creamy texture. Using high-quality cheddar cheese is recommended.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg