Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Philly Cheesesteak French Onion Soup, a delightful fusion of two beloved comfort foods. This hearty dish combines the rich, savory flavors of classic French onion soup with the satisfying essence of a cheesesteak. Each spoonful features caramelized onions, tender beef, and layers of melted cheese that create a truly comforting experience. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, this keto-friendly and gluten-free recipe is not just a meal—it’s an event to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup cooking apple juice
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 Keto Everything Bun
- 1/2 small red, green, and yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 10 ounce ribeye steak (or substitute thinly sliced chicken or beef cutlets)
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until soft, about 12 minutes.
- Add butter and continue cooking until onions are golden brown, approximately 10 minutes.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with cooking apple juice, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
- Add beef stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté bell peppers and add your choice of thinly sliced beef until cooked through; mix back into the soup.
- Discard bay leaves and divide soup into oven-proof ramekins. Top with toasted buns and cheeses.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg