Italian pizza 🍕 soup 🥣

Ingredients

• 1 piece Frozen Pizza (any flavor, broken in half)
• 5.5 cups Water (heated to about 180°F (just below boiling))
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (torn roughly)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Oregano Leaves (torn roughly)
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic (also called garlic powder)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot Pepper Flakes (add at serving, adjust for heat)

Instructions

1. Break the Pizza

   Place the frozen pizza on a cutting board and break it in half using a knife or kitchen scissors.

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2. Heat Initial Water

   Measure 3½ cups of water and heat it on the stove until it reaches about 180°F (just below boiling).

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   Temperature: 180°F

3. Combine Pizza and Water

   Add the hot water to the pot, then place the broken pizza pieces into the pot. Stir gently and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

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4. Add Fresh Herbs and Seasonings

   Tear the basil and oregano, then add them to the pot along with granulated garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix briefly.

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5. First Simmer

   Cover the pot with a lid and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes on medium‑low heat.

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6. Add Remaining Water

   Turn the burner down to medium‑low, pour the remaining 2 cups of hot water into the pot, and stir to combine.

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7. Second Simmer

   Allow the soup to cook for another 5 minutes, uncovered, until the flavors meld and the pizza pieces are soft.

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8. Serve and Finish

   Ladle the hot soup into bowls and sprinkle hot pepper flakes on top to taste. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

2 g