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Pizza Soup Recipe

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This hearty Pizza Soup combines classic pizza flavors into a comforting bowl of soup. Featuring Italian sausage, pepperoni, crushed tomatoes, and fresh basil, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, it’s a perfect rich and savory dish that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop. The soup simmers with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a delicious meal reminiscent of a favorite pizza, served as a cozy soup.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely diced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 oz pepperoni (quartered)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 6–8 fresh basil leaves
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the pot with the sausage. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables soften and become translucent.
  3. Add Aromatics and Herbs: Stir in the finely diced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried marjoram. Cook for another minute, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes fragrant.
  4. Combine Tomatoes and Stock: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken stock. Add the sugar and quartered pepperoni. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Add Fresh Basil and Season: Stir in the shredded fresh basil leaves. Taste the soup and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference.
  7. Serve with Mozzarella: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and sprinkle each with grated mozzarella cheese. Let the heat from the soup melt the cheese slightly before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock for a slightly lighter soup.
  • For a spicier soup, consider adding red pepper flakes while cooking the aromatics.
  • This soup pairs well with crusty bread or garlic bread for dipping.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • To make it vegetarian, omit the sausage and pepperoni, adding extra vegetables or plant-based sausage alternatives.

Keywords: Pizza Soup, Italian sausage soup, pepperoni soup, tomato soup, easy soup recipe, comfort food soup

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