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Pizza Soup Recipe

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This hearty and flavorful Pizza Soup recipe combines all your favorite pizza ingredients into a comforting and savory soup. Featuring Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato, and melted mozzarella cheese, this dish is perfect for a cozy meal with a touch of classic pizza taste in every spoonful.

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
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ 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, shredded
  • 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 to develop a rich flavor base for the soup.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables soften, releasing their aromas and enhancing the soup’s depth.
  3. Add herbs and garlic: Stir in the finely diced garlic, dried oregano, basil, and marjoram. Cook for another minute until fragrant, letting the spices bloom in the hot oil.
  4. Add tomato and pepperoni: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and add the sugar along with the quartered pepperoni. Stir thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
  5. Simmer the soup: Pour in the chicken stock, bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld all the flavors together.
  6. Add fresh basil and season: Stir in the shredded fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preference.
  7. Serve with melted mozzarella: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with grated mozzarella cheese. Allow the cheese to melt for a couple of minutes before serving for a deliciously cheesy finish.

Notes

  • You can substitute Italian sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
  • Use low-sodium chicken stock to control the salt level.
  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic and herbs.
  • Fresh herbs like oregano or basil can be used instead of dried if preferred.
  • If you want a thicker soup, simmer it longer or add a small amount of tomato paste.
  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated and reheated; add extra mozzarella cheese fresh when serving.

Keywords: pizza soup, Italian soup, sausage soup, pepperoni soup, tomato soup, comfort food, cheesy soup

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