Loaded Pizza Soup Recipes

EASY PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

• Dice the onion. Mince the garlic. Dice the bell peppers. Destem and chop the mushroom caps into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, mushrooms, and peppers and sauté for 4 minutes, until translucent. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, the garlic, oregano, fennel, and red pepper flakes and cook 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and the veggies have softened.
• Add the pizza sauce, canned tomatoes and their liquid, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese and simmer 5 more minutes until it is melted. Taste and add additional kosher salt if necessary.
• Serve warm topped with homemade croutons, additional Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves (or simply serve with crusty bread or a gluten free bread substitute).

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.

CONTEST-WINNING PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring the tomatoes, soup and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Mash with a potato masher. Add the pepperoni, red and green peppers, mushrooms, garlic, sage, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Ladle into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of bread and sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted and bubbly.

LOADED PIZZA

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet, saute mushrooms, peppers, and onions in oil until almost tender.
• Add garlic, saute 1 minute longer, remove and set aside.
• In the same skillet, cook beef, and sausage over medium heat until no longer pinkfor 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden, drain.
• Coat a 14 inch pizza pan with cooking spray, and sprinkle with cornmeal.
• On a lightly dloured surface, roll dough into a 15-inch circle, and transfer to a prepared pan.
• Build up edges slightly, and prick dough thoroughly with a fork.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper, spread over crust.
• Top with vegetables, meat mixture, pepperoni, and olives.
• Sprinkle with cheeses.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown, and cheese is melted.