easy pizza soup
Pizza Soup is a hearty slow cooker recipe packed with pepperoni, Italian sausage, and bacon. It features a rich tomato base, plenty of fresh vegetables, and is topped with melted cheese, making it the ultimate comfort food in a bowl.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 Italian sausages casings removed and crumbled
- 10 slices bacon chopped
- 0.5 cup pepperoni
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 sweet onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes undrained, 1 can
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook bacon and Italian sausage on the stove over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat and transfer the cooked meats to a slow cooker.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, except for the mozzarella cheese. Stir well to combine everything.
- Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the soup is thoroughly heated and flavors have melded.
- Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls. Top each serving generously with shredded mozzarella cheese before serving.
Notes
This slow cooker pizza soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner and great for meal prepping. For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes. Enjoy with a side of crusty bread or garlic knots for dipping!