Did someone say pizza? Soup, that is. Oh yeah. This crowd pleaser tomato pizza soup is especially popular with my kids as it literally tastes like pizza in a bowl. If you want be uber indulgent you could top it off with some garlic bread, yum. I recently filmed a remote segment of this recipe (featured originally in my cookbook Food You Want) for NBC California live. It’s a really fun new world filming for TV remotely! Enjoy the recipe and watch how simple it is to make.
How To Make Tomato Pizza Soup
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TOMATO PIZZA SOUP
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2-3 medium carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 2 cans whole tomatoes with juice 28-ounce cans
- 2 cans tomato paste 6-ounce cans
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1.5 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Parmesan shredded, to garnish
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt thebutter together with the oil. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently,until browned, about 7 minutes.
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Add the carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened and the flavors have melded, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, broth,and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 40 minutes.
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Dilute the soup with a touch more liquid, if needed. I like to wait to do so until after simmering because as the soup cooks, the tomatoes release their own juices—and you definitely don’t want the soup to be too watery. Add the basil leaves.
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Using a hand blender, blend the soup until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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To serve, ladle into warmed soup bowls or mugs, and top with a touch of shredded Parmesan cheese and a fresh basil leaf or two.
