Italian Pizza Soup Recipes

PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are almost tender; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, pepperoni and basil. Cook until heated through. , Ladle into ovenproof bowls; top with cheese. Broil or microwave until cheese melts and is bubbly.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

• Remove casings from sausage. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Add onion and peppers; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Add the next 5 ingredients; pour in broth. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with croutons and cheese.

THE BEST PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, over medium heat, brown and crumble sausage along with chopped green pepper and onion.
• Season the meat with a little salt and pepper too. Once browned, drain any excess grease.
• Add in both jars (cans) of pizza sauce and water then stir.
• Add in spices, seasonings and sugar (Italian seasoning, garlic powder, basil, rosemary, salt & pepper) along with the pepperoni and chopped tomatoes.
• Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and allow it to simmer for just about 10 minutes.
• Then serve. Garnish with some shredded mozzarella cheese and croutons.

ITALIAN PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
• Saute the onion and green pepper until softened.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute.
• Add the oregano, basil, rice, tomatoes and broth, and bring to a boil.
• Turn down heat and place cover on saucepan.
• Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Stir in the pepperoni, and sprinkle with the cheese.
• Continue cooking for another minute or two.
• Serve, and add an extra sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

PEPPERONI PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

• Add the pepperoni to a soup pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pepperoni render their fat and get crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pepperoni with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• Lower the heat to medium; add the mushrooms, garlic, onions, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften and the mushrooms release their liquid, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the broth, marinara sauce and Parmesan; cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, about 15 minutes.
• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the broiler to medium-high. Put the bread on a baking sheet. Brush the bread with the oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Broil the bread until crisp and brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the bread and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella. Broil until the mozzarella melts and is brown and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
• Ladle the soup into 8 serving bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella, then top each with a bread half, melted-cheese-side up, and some of the pepperoni. Sprinkle with some Parmesan and basil if desired.

SLOW-COOKER PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.
• In 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours or on High heat setting 4 hours.
• When ready to serve, top each bowl with Parmesan cheese.

REAL ITALIAN PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to the lowest setting possible.
• Combine 4 cups flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment; turn mixer on low speed. Crumble yeast into small pieces and add to the flour. Slowly pour in water. Scrape the sides to make sure all flour is incorporated and mix until dough begins to pull away from the sides and form a ball. Drizzle in oil and mix until fully incorporated.
• Knead on low speed for 5 or 6 minutes, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons extra flour if needed. Remove dough from the bowl and use your hands to form a ball. Return dough to the bowl and score the top with an "x." Cover with a damp cloth.
• Turn oven off and place dough in the oven to rise for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
• Remove dough from the oven and reattach the bowl to the stand mixer. Uncover and punch down dough. Knead on low speed for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a pizza stone or tray on the bottom oven rack and preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Cut dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each one into ball. Dust with flour if needed. Place balls on a sheet pan and cover with a damp cloth. Roll out each ball into a 9-inch circle and top with desired toppings (no more than 1 cup sauce per pizza).
• Place pizza on the pizza stone in the preheated oven. Immediately lower the temperature to 410 degrees F (210 degrees C) and bake for 10 to 12 minutes; actual length of time will depend on your toppings. Repeat to make remaining pizzas.