Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights
Craving pizza but watching your carbs? This Paleo Pizza Soup is your answer! After making this many times, I discovered the trick to getting that perfect pizza flavor in a comforting soup. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Raspberry Lemon Cookies and Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe.
Why This Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Packed with hearty vegetables and protein
- Better than takeout and way healthier
- Cozy and comforting, perfect for winter nights
What You'll Need for Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 8 oz bacon
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- dried oregano
- dried basil
- salt
- pepper
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- bacon: Use sugar-free bacon for Whole30 compliance
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How to Make Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights
- Step 1: In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, but keep the grease in the pot.
- Step 2: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Step 5: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the soup after adding spinach. It can become bitter if cooked too long.
- Tip: For a spicy kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to your bowl.
- Tip: Make a big batch and freeze leftovers for an easy meal later in the week.
Storing & Reheating Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Freezing Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights
Freeze leftovers in individual portions for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother soup, blend it until completely smooth before adding the spinach.
- Best substitution: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of bacon for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve. Add spinach just before serving to prevent bitterness.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or water.
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Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz bacon
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Seasonings
- dried oregano
- dried basil
- salt
- pepper
Optional Toppings
- crushed red pepper flakes
- grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, but keep the grease in the pot.
- Step 2: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Step 5: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother soup, blend it until completely smooth before adding the spinach.
- Best substitution: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of bacon for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve. Add spinach just before serving to prevent bitterness.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or water.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze leftovers in individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights FAQs
Yes, you can make this soup ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve. Add spinach just before serving to prevent bitterness.
Overcooking the spinach can cause it to become bitter. Make sure to add it just before serving and don't let it cook too long.
Yes, you can make this soup in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
No, the air fryer is not suitable for making this soup. It's best made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
Use ground turkey or chicken instead of bacon for a lighter version. You can also use pancetta or prosciutto for a different flavor.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Paleo Pizza Soup for Busy Weeknights and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
