How to Make Pizza Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian Sausage (remove from casing, crumble while cooking)
• 0.5 cup Water (added while browning sausage to prevent sticking)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 large Green Bell Pepper (diced)
• 2 teaspoons Garlic (minced or use pre‑minced garlic)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary (dried)
• 1 teaspoon Basil (dried)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (store‑bought blend)
• 6 ounces Pepperoni (sliced or diced; extra for richer flavor)
• 8 cups Pizza Sauce (store‑bought or homemade; use a quality marinara)
• 4 cups Water (to thin the sauce into soup consistency)
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded; add at the end for melty texture)
• 2 cups Egg Noodles (optional; cook directly in soup or pre‑cook separately)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables

   Dice the onion and green bell pepper into bite‑size pieces and mince the garlic.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown Sausage

   Heat the large skillet over medium heat, add the crumbled Italian sausage and ½ cup water. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and no longer pink, about 8‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Add Aromatics and Spices

   Add the diced onion, green pepper, minced garlic, black pepper, rosemary, basil, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Sauté for 2‑3 minutes until fragrant.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Incorporate Pepperoni

   Stir in the 6 oz of pepperoni pieces and cook for another 2 minutes to release some oil and flavor.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Combine Sauce and Water

   Transfer the sausage‑pepperoni mixture to the large pot. Add 8 cups pizza sauce and 4 cups water. Stir well to combine.

   Time: PT2M

6. Simmer Soup

   Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10‑12 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: Simmer

7. Finish with Cheese

   Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

8. Serve

   Ladle the hot pizza soup into bowls. Optional: garnish with extra mozzarella, fresh basil, or a drizzle of olive oil.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

2 g