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Pizza Soup

A comforting bowl of soup that captures all the delicious flavors of pizza in a rich tomato broth, perfect for cooler evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté the veggies: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in your chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  2. Add bell peppers: Toss in your colorful bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
  3. Simmer the base: Pour in canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in pepperoni: Add pepperoni slices and let simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Mix in cheesy goodness: Add mozzarella cheese and stir until melted and gooey. Adjust thickness with more broth or water if necessary.
  6. Finish with final touches: Before serving, stir in fresh basil and adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

This soup is adaptable – feel free to add any of your favorite pizza toppings or vegetables.

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Keywords: pizza, soup, comfort food, easy recipe, vegetarian, hearty soup