Hearty Philly Cheesesteak Onion Soup (Printable Version)
Rich beef broth with caramelized onions, bell peppers, and melted cheeses for a hearty, comforting meal.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Oils and Fats
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4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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3 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/2 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/2 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
→ Liquids and Seasonings
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 cup cooking apple juice
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4 cups beef stock
→ Meat and Bread
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10 ounces ribeye steak, thinly sliced
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1 keto everything bun
→ Cheeses
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4 slices provolone cheese
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1 1/4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
# Steps to Cook:
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Heat avocado or olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onions until soft, approximately 12 minutes. Add butter and continue cooking until onions turn a rich brown, about 10 minutes.
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Incorporate Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos, minced garlic, thyme leaves, bay leaves, sea salt, and black pepper into the caramelized onions. Cook this mixture for an additional 5 minutes to deepen flavors.
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Pour in cooking apple juice and scrape the bottom of the pan to release all browned bits, enhancing the base of the broth.
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Add beef stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes to meld the flavors.
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In a separate skillet, heat remaining oil and sauté the sliced bell peppers for about 5 minutes until tender. Add thinly sliced ribeye and cook until it reaches desired doneness.
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Transfer cooked peppers and beef into the simmered soup. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
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Divide the soup into ovenproof ramekins. Top each with torn pieces of toasted keto bun, then layer with provolone and shredded Gruyere cheeses.
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Broil ramekins until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use thinly sliced ribeye for tender beef and optimal texture. Ensure onions are well caramelized for deep, sweet flavor.