Pizza Soup
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Two of our favorite meals–pizza and soup–come together in this gluten-free, dairy-free Pizza Soup recipe to create a healthy meal that is filling, and incredibly tasty.
OK, we admittedly have a thing for pizza. We have Homemade Pizza Sauce, Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, Pizza Bread, Pizza Stromboli, and English Muffin Pizzas. But, you know what we didn’t have until now? A delicious Pizza Soup recipe!
Ingredients for Pizza Soup
What makes our Pizza Soup stand out from others is how flavorful and healthy it is. Look at this amazing lineup of ingredients!
Ingredient Notes:
- Fully-cooked, mild Italian chicken sausage – Look for all-natural chicken sausage (like Never Any! Mild Italian Chicken Sausage from Aldi)
- Marinara sauce – Make your own using our Slow Cooker Marinara Recipe.
- Low-sodium chicken broth – Here is how to make your own chicken broth.
- Uncured turkey pepperoni – Recommended: Applegate Uncured Turkey Pepperoni. We use these in our Pepperoni Calzones too.
Crockpot Instructions
To make this recipe in the Crockpot, add all of the ingredients, put the lid on, and cook on low for 6-8 hours. At the end, stir in the chopped spinach until it wilts.
Instant Pot Instructions
After testing hundreds of Instant Pot recipes for our cookbook, From Freezer to Cooker, we have narrowed down the perfect Instant Pot cooking times.
- Add all of the ingredients into the pot.
- Cook for 7 minutes at high pressure and use a quick release of the pressure. (Tip: Cover the spout as the pressure releases to avoid splatters.)
- Stir in the chopped spinach until it wilts.
Can You Freeze Pizza Soup?
It’s no secret we are big fans of freezer meals around here. In fact, we have 2 freezer meal cookbooks, 1 Hour Freezer Prep Sessions, and even a round-up with 70+ freezer meal recipes that you will love!
So, yep, we have freezer meal instructions for Pizza Soup. In fact there are two methods to freezing this soup.
To Freeze
Option 1 (Before Cooking): Add all ingredients, except the spinach, to a gallon-sized freezer bag or round container. Seal and freeze in an airtight freezer container.
Option 2 (After Cooking): Follow all of the cooking instructions in the recipe below. Let cool and freeze in an airtight freezer container.
To Prepare
Option 1 (Before Cooking): Let the soup thaw completely. Then follow the cooking instructions for whatever cooking method you choose (see options below).
Option 2 (After Cooking): Let soup thaw completely. Then just warm up in the microwave or on the stove on low until desired temp.
Pro Tip: Make It an Instant Pot Freezer Meal
Press a button and dinner is done.
When you prep freezer meals for the Instant Pot, it’s seriously that easy! Here is how to make Pizza Soup into a freezer meal for the Instant Pot.
Step 1: Freeze the Meal in a Circular Form
Add all of the ingredients to a freezer bag and seal. Set the freezer bag in a bowl in the freezer for a few hours to help it freeze in the shape of the Instant Pot. This makes it SO much easier to plop into the cooker.
Step 2: Cook From Frozen
After you’ve added the meal to the Instant Pot, turn on the Sauté function. Sauté the frozen meal for 5 minutes to release some liquid. Press Cancel. Cook at high pressure for 12-17 minutes with a quick release.
What to Serve with Pizza Soup
While this recipe has enough going on to stand alone without any sides, here are some ideas if you want to add to your meal:
- Whole Wheat Crackers or sliced baguette
- Classic Fruit Salad
- Texas Toast
- Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
- A leafy green salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
FAQs
The USDA says that most leftovers, if refrigerated properly, are safe to eat within 3-4 days. You can also freeze the soup and it will be safe indefinitely, although it will taste best if eaten within about 3 months.
Yes! Be sure to check your ingredients to make sure they do not have gluten.
Let the soup cool and place in a storage container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or, package tightly in a freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes, this recipe is freezer friendly. You can prep it for the freezer before cooking it or prep it after it has fully cooked and cooled.
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Pizza Soup
Two of our favorite foods–pizza and soup–come together in this gluten-free, dairy-free Pizza Soup recipe to create a meal that’s healthy, filling, and incredibly tasty. It’s absolutely delicious and can be prepped as a freezer meal.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fully-cooked, mild Italian chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar or 3 cups of marinara sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, liquid and all
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 4 ounces uncured turkey pepperoni, quartered (recommended: Applegate Uncured Turkey Pepperoni)
- 1 medium zucchini, diced (about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped or sliced (2-3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed in hand
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
- Optional, for serving: freshly grated Parmesan cheese (omit if making this dairy-free)
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Instructions
- Add the sausage, onion, red pepper, garlic, marinara sauce, tomatoes, broth, pepperoni, zucchini, mushrooms, and oregano to either the slow cooker or the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
- Cook according to one of these methods:
- Slow Cooker Method: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. At the end, stir in the chopped spinach until it wilts.
- Instant Pot Method: Cook for 7 minutes at high pressure and use a quick release of the pressure. (Tip: Cover the spout as the pressure releases to avoid splatters.) Stir in the chopped spinach until it wilts.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top with (optional) freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese.
Freeze For Later: Add all ingredients, except the spinach, to a gallon-sized freezer bag or round container. Seal and freeze. Tip: If making this from frozen in the Instant Pot, then set the freezer bag in a bowl in the freezer for a few hours to help it freeze in the shape of the Instant Pot.
Prepare From Frozen:
Slow Cooker: Thaw the soup completely. Cook as directed in Step 2.
Instant Pot: Turn on the Saute function. Saute the frozen meal for 5 minutes to release some liquid. Press Cancel. Cook at high pressure for 12-17 minutes with a quick release.
Notes/Tips
Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free as long as pre-packaged ingredients are labeled as gluten-free.
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This was so delicious and easy!! It was like eating a supreme pizza without the carbs in the crust!!
Ha! Glad you enjoyed your low-carb ‘pizza’ Emily! 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Why would this recipe have almost 24g of carbs? There is no pasta listed and I don’t see any ingredients that would have such a high carb count? Thanks for your reply.
Hi Diane. I went and looked at each ingredient and what our nutrition counter had for carbs. Because we have to choose ‘generic’ options for things like fire-roasted tomatoes and marinara sauce, these have added sugars that would be able to avoid by purchasing items with no sugar, etc. Those two items and the sausage would be where you would find the most carbs, so hopefully that helps you find lower-carb options for yourself.
Quick and easy! I used the instant pot but I thought for sure the zucchini would be mush after 7 minutes or the tomato sauce would give a burn notice. Not so! Trust the experts! I personally would have preferred “traditional” sausage and pepperoni but it was still delicious.
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This pizza soup recipe is amazing! Our family and friends love it!
So glad you love it Amy! Thanks for leaving a review.
Another amazing recipe! My family, friends, and I loved every bite, thank you!
So glad everyone enjoyed this soup Sarah! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
This was delicious. I made it on the stove top and let it simmer about 40 minutes. Only change was I used three zucchini because I like to get as many veggies as possible into my soups. I’ll definitely make this again! Pinned and planning to share with my readers this week.
So glad you enjoyed it Anne. It is always great to find a recipe you can sneak as many veggies as possible into!
I have made this recipe several times and also given it to one of my neighbors. My whole family enjoys this hearty and delicious soup!
What a blessing to be able to gift others food! Thank you for the review Karen.
Tom (Mr. Picky Eater) loved this. The flavors were what he loved and no fussing that he was eating vegetables. I was happy I was serving a very nutritious meal!
That is great news Dale! Pizza Soup is turning out to be a big winner with lots of picky eaters. 🙂
Easy and delicious. We added a few more veggies.
Is it possible to have too many veggies? 🙂 Glad you like it Annette!
Always looking for new unique (but kid friendly) healthy soup recipes. This was delicious and checked all the boxes! Substituted 3 green peppers for the zucchini and spinach for kid preference and it was like a supreme pizza. Love that it’s allergen friendly as well! (Although my kids sprinkled parmesan on top!)
Keira, love that substitution idea and that your family enjoyed this soup. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! Means so much to us.