Processing Time: 4 minutes
Speed: Variable to High


Now you can enjoy the taste of pizza without the guilt.

When the pizza craving hits, get all the flavor and nutritional benefits without the fat and calories. Just prepare a delicious Vita-Mix Pizza Soup

Ingredients

Prepare

1 clove garlic

1 thick slice onion

4 mushrooms

1 thick slice green pepper

8 slices turkey pepperoni

1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 oz. Italian sausage - cooked & drained (broken into small pieces)

Chop the above ingredients, and place them into a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 2 minutes. Add to cooked ingredients. Set aside.

Mix

2 1/2 cups (600 mL) boiling water

3 large roma tomatoes

5 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Place above ingredients in Vita-Mix container. Secure the lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then HIGH. Run for 1 to 3 minutes or until steam escapes through lid. Reduce speed to VARIABLE speed #3 and remove lid plug. Add cooked ingredients along with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese to the soup and blend for an additional 5 to 10 seconds.

Health Classification: Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy

Meal Type: Soups

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Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 cup Amount Per Serving Calories 113   % Daily Value* Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 19mg Sodium 662mg Total Carbohydrate 8g Dietary Fiber 2g Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 1% Calcium 3% Iron 4% Beta Carotene 3% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4