Creamy Pizza Soup
Creamy Pizza Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines all your favorite pizza flavors into a rich, velvety bowl. This easy-to-make dish features a delightful mix of spices, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a personal touch that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes and their juices to the pot, followed by vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; cook gently for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with pepperoni slices and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or garlic knots if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or mushrooms. Substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth if preferred. Adjust seasonings according to taste; add chili flakes for extra heat.