Cheesesteak Soup

Ingredients:
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 soft hoagie rolls, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces provolone cheese, shredded
  • 1 pound shaved beef steak or roast beef
  • 1/4 cup jarred sliced pepperoncini
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping

Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the onion, carrot, celery seeds and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add 1/3 cup flour, the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken broth and 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes; set aside.
  9. Puree the soup in a blender until smooth.
  10. Return to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 5 minutes.
  11. Toss the cheddar, provolone and the remaining 2 tablespoons flour in a bowl; slowly whisk the cheese mixture into the soup until melted.
  12. Return to the blender and puree until smooth.
  13. Pour back into the pot and bring to a low boil; remove from the heat.
  14. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  15. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes.
  16. Stir in the pepperoncini and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
  17. Ladle the soup into bowls; top with the beef, croutons and more parsley.
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