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Pizza Soup is a delicious tomato based soup that is loaded with pepperoni, vegetables and easy seasoning. Tasty soup topped with cheese and served with French bread.
My family loves pizza and make it in many different ways. We make a traditional homemade pizza, pizza casseroles and now pepperoni pizza soup. This soup is loaded with pizza flavors and while still being hearty and delicious.
This Easy Pizza Soup is easily made on your stove top with pepperoni, sausage, Italian seasoning and tomatoes. It is so flavorful and topped with mozzarella cheese makes this soup a family favorite.
If you are looking to change up your soup recipes, this is the one to make. If you have pizza lovers in your home, they will love this soup recipe because of your favorite pizza flavors. For another delicious soup idea, try this Panera Bread Tomato Soup Recipe or Lasagna Soup.
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage – You can easily substitute with ground beef
- Onion – See Can you Freeze Onions to chop onion ahead of time
- Tomato Paste and Crushed Tomatoes – Helps to thicken the sauce
- Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Italian Seasoning – See Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe to make from scratch
- Sugar – Adds a hint of sweetness
- Pepperoni – Cut into quarters
- Bell Pepper – Chop into small pieces
- Mozzarella Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheese
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How to Make Pizza Soup
Step 1 – Brown the Italian sausage with the diced onion in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat on the stovetop.
Step 2 – Break up the sausage as it browns. Once browned, drain off any of the excess grease.
Step 3 – Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the shredded cheese.
Step 4 – Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Simmer until the bell pepper is tender and the soup has thickened.
Step 5 – Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Step 6 – Serve warm with bread or topped with croutons in a bowl and enjoy. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Pizza Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- ½ onion chopped
- 6 oz Tomato Paste
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz each
- 32 ounces Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 oz pepperoni quartered
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage with the diced onion in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Break up the sausage as it browns. Once browned, drain off any of the excess grease.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the shredded cheese.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the bell pepper is tender and the soup has thickened.
- Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Serve warm with bread or topped with croutons and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
Recipe Variations
- Change the Meat – You can easily use ground beef instead of ground sausage in this recipe if you prefer. Ground Turkey is also a good option. You can mix ground beef and ground turkey for amazing flavor.
- Vegetables – Add in different veggies that you have. You can add in ½ cup of green bell pepper, red onion, or mushrooms.
- Change the Seasoning – Instead of Italian Seasoning you can add in a teaspoon of dried oregano, garlic powder and other Italian seasoning. Use what you have.
- Diced Tomatoes – We used crushed tomatoes in this recipe but you can use diced tomatoes or add both.
- Spinach – This soup would be delicious adding in some fresh spinach. Mix in about 5 minutes left of simmering so that it doesn’t overcook.
- Beans – You can stretch this soup even farther by adding in some beans. White beans would be a great addition and pairs perfectly with the pizza ingredients.
- Broth – We used chicken broth in this recipe but beef broth or vegetable broth will also work.
- Cream Cheese – For a creamier texture, add in cream cheese or heavy cream
Nutrition Facts
What to Serve with Pizza Soup?
- Garden Salad – A simple salad is perfect served with the hearty soup.
- Bread Sticks – Breadsticks are a must when I make this recipe. We love to dip the breadstick in the soup to make sure we get every last drop of the sauce. Garlic bread is also a good option or pick some bread up at the bakery.
- Roasted Vegetables – Roasted vegetables are always a good option when serving soup. Broccoli and Asparagus are great options and it balances out this hearty soup.
- Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich – This sandwich and the soup makes a perfect combination!
What Toppings are Best with Pizza Soup
There are many different toppings that you can serve with this soup. We love to set out different toppings so every one can choose what they want. Here are some of favorites:
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Croutons
- Mushrooms
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil
- Red Pepper Flakes
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use a jar of spaghetti sauce instead of pizza sauce. This a great option when this is all you have. There are a variety of flavors of spaghetti sauce that you can choose from. All options would be an amazing addition to this soup.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for the ultimate comfort food.
Yes, this soup would freeze perfectly. Place the soup in a freezer-safe container once it has cooled to room temperature. If you have a lot of soup leftover, we recommend freezing in smaller portions.
This way you can thaw for a quick lunch or a smaller dinner idea later in the month. This soup will freeze well for about 3 months.
Yes, this is a great soup to make in the slow cooker. This is a great recipe that taste amazing even in the crockpot and it keeps the soup warm while serving a crowd.
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Would it be possible to send me the recipes for crockpot soups that was posted on November 20th or 21st ? Two of the recipes were crockpot crack potato soup and another was pizza soup. Somehow I lost the post! My granddaughter is learning how to cook in a crock pot and these would be great to start with.
Thank you!!
Yes, this is a great soup to make in the slow cooker. This is a great recipe that taste amazing even in the crockpot and it keeps the soup warm while serving a crowd.
this is what she said when someone ask about making in the crock pot