Quick Pizza Soup

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with this Quick Pizza Soup, a tantalizing one-pot recipe that brings all the flavors of your favorite pizza into a warm, hearty bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights, this soup comes together in just 30 minutes and combines classic pizza toppings like savory pepperoni, crumbled Italian sausage, and gooey melted mozzarella. A robust base of pizza sauce and chicken (or vegetable) broth is beautifully seasoned with oregano, basil, and garlic, delivering that signature pizzeria aroma right to your kitchen. Topped with crunchy croutons and fresh basil, this easy yet flavorful dish is an irresistible twist on a beloved classic. Perfect for pizza lovers of all ages, it's a must-try recipe for when you're craving comfort food with a creative spin!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup pepperoni slices, quartered
• 1 cup Italian sausage, crumbled and cooked
• 2 cups pizza sauce
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup croutons (optional, for topping)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and diced onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the diced green bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the quartered pepperoni slices and the cooked Italian sausage into the pot. Stir to combine and allow the flavors to meld for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the pizza sauce and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well to form the soup base.

Step 6

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then bring the soup to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 8

Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the soup.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if necessary.

Step 10

Serve hot, topped with optional croutons and garnished with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2505.3 grams (2505.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3862

Total Fat 271.50g	348%
Saturated Fat 95.40g	477%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 492mg	164%
Sodium 17199mg	748%
Total Carbohydrate 218.20g	79%
Dietary Fiber 27.80g	99%
Total Sugars 47.80g
Protein 149.40g	299%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1772mg	136%
Iron 23mg	130%
Potassium 4580mg	97%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.4%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 22.3%