Hearty Pizza Soup recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Italian Pork Sausage (Italian seasoned pork sausage, removed from casing if needed)
• 1 medium Onion (Peeled and diced)
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (Seeded and diced)
• 0.5 cup Water (for sauté) (Helps soften vegetables without burning)
• 30 oz Pizza Sauce (Two 15‑oz jars, store‑bought)
• 4 cup Water (for soup) (Adjust for desired thickness)
• 1 14.5 oz can Canned Diced Tomatoes (Drained)
• 1 cup Pepperoni (Store‑bought sliced pepperoni, chopped)
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Optional garnish)
• 0.5 cup Mushrooms (Sliced, optional garnish)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped, optional garnish)
• 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Optional for heat)

Instructions

1. Brown the Sausage

   Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the ground Italian pork sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until fully browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Onion and Green Pepper

   In the same skillet, add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and ½ cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Combine Soup Base

   Transfer the sausage‑vegetable mixture to the large saucepan. Add the two 15‑oz jars of pizza sauce, 4 cups water, the drained diced tomatoes, and the chopped pepperoni. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT3M

4. Simmer the Soup

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium‑low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT15M

5. Season

   Taste the soup and add salt, pepper, or extra Italian seasoning to suit your preference.

   Time: PT2M

6. Serve and Garnish

   Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with shredded mozzarella, sliced mushrooms, chopped parsley, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if you like heat.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

18g

Fiber

3g