Description
Creamy Pizza Soup is a comforting, rich soup that captures the delicious essence of pizza in a warm, creamy bowl. Perfect for cozy evenings or quick meals!
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Let them simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, mixing well until combined.
- Gradually add shredded mozzarella cheese, stirring continuously until melted and gooey.
- Fold in chopped basil leaves just before serving for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Customize your soup with additional toppings like olives or mushrooms. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.