Pizza Soup for a Crowd

Ingredients

• 8 quarts Chicken Bone Broth (homemade or store‑bought, low‑sodium)
• 2 pounds Farm‑Raised Sausage (cut into ½‑inch pieces)
• 1 pound Farm‑Raised Ham (diced)
• 1 cup Pepperoni (sliced)
• 4 cups Bulgur Wheat (soaked whole‑grain wheat berries) (soaked overnight, drained)
• 2 large Onion (diced)
• 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 medium Bell Pepper (diced, any color)
• 2 28‑oz cans Canned Crushed Tomatoes (no added salt)
• 1 cup Black Olives (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (freshly brushed if possible)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Aromatics

   Dice the onions and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and set aside.

   Time: PT10M

2. Sauté Vegetables

   Heat olive oil in the large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Brown the Meats

   Add the diced sausage, ham, and sliced pepperoni to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and the ham is lightly crisp, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium‑High

4. Add Tomatoes and Olives

   Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and sliced black olives. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Incorporate the Broth

   Pour in the 8 quarts of chicken bone broth, bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Add Bulgur Wheat

   Stir in the pre‑soaked bulgur wheat. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender but still has a slight bite.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Low

7. Season the Soup

   Add Italian seasoning, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir and let the soup cook another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Low

8. Final Rest

   Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the soup rest for 5 minutes. This allows flavors to integrate fully.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

8g

Fiber

4g