Like a good South Philadelphian, my love for cheesesteaks is both epic and borderline unhealthy (who am I kidding? It’s incredibly unhealthy). So when I saw that the Duane Morris cafeteria (run by Stephen Starr. It’s the greatest hidden gem in Center City lunches, you really should check it out) soups of the day were “Chickpea, Tomato Escarole”, and “Cheesesteak” I nearly fell over.
Once I assured myself that I was not, in fact, drunk and/or dreaming, my friend and I raced over there to try it.
We opened the soup container, then glanced at each other with raised eyebrows. It really doesn’t look all that appealing – it is basically the consistency of a very thick off-white milk.
I’m glad we tried it though, because it is sort of wonderful. It tastes exactly like you’re drinking a cheesesteak (minus the bread). It’s rich, creamy and cheesy and filled with large chunks of shredded beef and potatoes.
The only downside is that moment when you’re eating it when you start to hate yourself for liking it so much. Mine came when I realized that I was absentminded patting myself on the back for “being healthy” and not eating a real cheesesteak. Let’s be honest – this is a “Cream of Cheesesteak.” The soup is not something anyone dieting should get in the habit of eating.
But it is delicious. Two thumbs way, way up.
