Pizza Soup
Yield: 6 servings
This pizza soup is loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, and cheese in a rich tomato broth. It has all your favorite pizza toppings in a warm and hearty soup!
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, sliced ¼" thick
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups water
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning blend See Notes below
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese See Notes below
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese See Notes below
- chopped fresh basil and/or Italian parsley, optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté sausage, onion, and green pepper, stirring occasionally and breaking up the sausage.
- When sausage is about halfway cooked, fold in mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are softened.
- Add water, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, dried Italian herb seasoning blend, black pepper, and pepperoni. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Right before serving, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Ladle soup into individual bowls and top with mozzarella cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and/or parsley, if desired. It's awesome with some soft cheesy garlic bread for dipping!
Notes
Dried Italian herb seasoning blend: To substitute with individual dried herbs, use 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon dried rosemary.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese: I recommend freshly grated, as it melts perfectly into the hot soup. The kind in the green shaker can does not melt as well, and gives the soup a mottled appearance and gritty texture.
Shredded mozzarella cheese: I recommend shredded whole milk mozzarella because it has a richer flavor and is super creamy and melty.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers:
- Refrigerate. Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat. I usually warm up the soup on the stovetop over medium-low heat, but the microwave will work, too.
- Freeze. You can freeze this pizza soup for up to 2 months. Store it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Thaw the soup in the fridge before you reheat it.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 551kcal Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 27g Fat: 41g Saturated Fat: 16g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g Monounsaturated Fat: 17g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 101mg Sodium: 1369mg Potassium: 1082mg Fiber: 6g Sugar: 12g Vitamin A: 770IU Vitamin C: 45mg Calcium: 307mg Iron: 5mg
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