Easy Pizza Soup for Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, broken up while cooking)
• 6 cups Water (Filtered or tap water)
• 2 cans Condensed Tomato Soup (Typical 10.5‑oz cans)
• 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce (About 24 oz, any brand)
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (Dried blend of oregano, basil, thyme, etc.)
• 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Sharp cheddar, shredded)

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef

   Heat the large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef, break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium heat

2. Drain excess fat

   Remove the pot from heat and use a paper towel to soak up excess grease, then discard the towel.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add water and tomato soup

   Pour 6 cups of water into the pot, then add the two cans of condensed tomato soup. Stir until fully combined.

   Time: PT2M

4. Stir in spaghetti sauce

   Add the jar of spaghetti sauce. If you want to reuse the jar, rinse it with a little water first and shake to collect any remaining sauce.

   Time: PT2M

5. Season the soup

   Add 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning and stir thoroughly.

   Time: PT1M

6. Bring to a boil

   Increase the heat to medium‑high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

7. Simmer the soup

   Reduce heat to low, uncover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: low heat

8. Melt the cheese

   Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the pot and stir until fully melted and incorporated.

   Time: PT5M

9. Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally with garlic bread or artisan toast.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

425

Protein

21 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

24 g

Fiber

3 g