Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout
Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to the perfect creamy texture. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Banana Bread Brownies and Garlic Butter Steak Bites.
Why This Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and comforting
- Ready in 30 minutes
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Ground beef
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Canned tomatoes
- Coconut milk
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Dairy-free cheese
- Optional: Basil
- Optional: Pepperoni
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Ground beef: You can substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Coconut milk: Use canned coconut milk for a creamier texture.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant Pot — Saves time and energy → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Makes soup perfectly smooth → See on Amazon
How to Make Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout
- Step 1: Brown ground beef, mushrooms, and onions in a large pot.
- Step 2: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Step 3: Stir in canned tomatoes, coconut milk, and diced bell peppers. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture. Add dairy-free cheese and stir until melted.
- Step 5: Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the ground beef. It can become tough. Cook it until it's just browned, then drain excess fat.
- Pro tip: For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
- Pro tip: Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy meals later.
Storing & Reheating Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
Freezing Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker soup, simmer for a longer period or add less coconut milk.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils for a vegetarian version.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add a little water or more coconut milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Canned tomatoes
- Coconut milk
Seasonings
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Dairy-free cheese
- Basil
- Pepperoni
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown ground beef, mushrooms, and onions in a large pot.
- Step 2: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Step 3: Stir in canned tomatoes, coconut milk, and diced bell peppers. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture. Add dairy-free cheese and stir until melted.
- Step 5: Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker soup, simmer for a longer period or add less coconut milk.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils for a vegetarian version.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add a little water or more coconut milk to reach your desired consistency.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sat. Fat: 12g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can make this soup ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
If the soup is too thick, add a little water or more coconut milk to reach your desired consistency.
Yes, you can freeze individual portions of this soup for up to 3 months.
Yes, you can make this soup in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release.
Yes, this soup is naturally gluten-free.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout 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!
