Cozy One-Pot Philly Cheesesteak Soup Recipe with Bacon Magic

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) beef sirloin or steak, thinly sliced or diced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 4 slices of bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt
• pepper
• 4 slices of crusty bread (like baguette or sourdough)
• 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened