Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flour to toast.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth and milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the soup has thickened.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese and shredded provolone cheese until melted and well combined.
- Add the cooked beef back to the pot and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional shredded provolone cheese, if desired.
Notes
For a thicker soup, you can add an extra 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. For a lighter version, you can use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cream cheese. The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
