Easy Pizza Soup

This Easy Pizza Soup recipe is made with ground beef or Italian sausage, pepperoni, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Pair this with garlic bread for the ultimate pizza experience.

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I am on a mission to turn all of my favorite foods into soup recipes. Eating your favorite take out foods as a soup is super convenient because the meal tastes even better the next day, is great for meal prep, and freezer friendly too.

What Type of Meat to Use

I use organic, grass-finished beef, Italian Sausage, and pepperoni. You can also use ground turkey, ground sausage, ground chicken, or whatever you like. You can also make this a meatless soup if you wish.

My preference is uncured nitrate-free pepperoni. It’s made without the added preservatives that come with most processed deli meat.

What Type of Sauce to Use

You can use my Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe here or grab any of your favorite store-bought sauce. Marinara sauce or pizza sauce will work.

Marinara sauce is a lot thicker than pizza sauce since pizza sauce is meant to spread over crust. I prefer to use marinara in this recipe for that reason…because I like thick soup. Marinara sauce also typically has more flavor.

How to Make Pizza Soup

Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Heat a Dutch oven or large pot on medium-high heat.
2. Add the meat to the Dutch oven or large pot with onions, bell peppers, garlic, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Break down the meat.
3. Stir and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
4. Add pepperoni, marinara sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and broth to the pot and stir.
5. Adjust the heat to low and place a lid on the pot. Simmer.
6. Top the soup with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Substitution Ideas

• Bacon
• Mushrooms
• Fresh Basil
• Chicken
• Black Olives
• Parmesan Cheese
• Spinach

How to Store Leftovers

Leftovers can be stored tightly covered and sealed and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

How to Reheat

This is a great soup for leftovers and reheating. This dish can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove.

Freezer Tips

You can freeze this soup. I like to use these freezer molds from Amazon. It allows you to freeze the soup in individual portions. Defrost overnight in the fridge.

How to Serve and What to Serve With the Soup

Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Homemade Classic Southern Cornbread

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