PIZZA SOUP WITH GARLIC TOAST CROUTONS

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This comforting soup satisfies our pizza cravings. It's super versatile, too, and I sometimes substitute light Italian sausage for the chicken or add a little Parmesan cheese. Go nuts and add all your favorite pizza toppings! -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 servings (about 4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 package (11-1/4 ounces) frozen garlic Texas toast
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours, until chicken is tender., For croutons, cut Texas toast into cubes; bake according to package directions. Add spinach to soup; heat through, stirring occasionally. Top servings with cheese and warm croutons. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Prepare croutons as directed. Top soup with cheese and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.