Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of your favorite pizza in a warm and hearty soup! This Pizza Soup combines savory sausage, melty cheese, and a rich tomato base, perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage, crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Sausage:
In a large pot, brown the crumbled sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. - Sauté Vegetables:
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. - Add Tomatoes and Broth:
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. - Add Toppings:
Stir in the pepperoni slices and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Continue cooking until the cheese has melted. - Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the remaining mozzarella cheese, and garnish with fresh basil. Enjoy!
Notes
- Customize the toppings by adding your favorite pizza ingredients, like olives or mushrooms.
- For a spicier version, use spicy Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg