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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)
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups marinara sauce (Sub: a 24-ounce jar)
- 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 baby spinach (chopped)
- Optional for serving: freshly grated Parmesan cheese (omit if making this dairy-free)
Instructions
- Combine: 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.
- Serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top with (optional) freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese.
Freezer Instructions
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5 cups | Calories: 259 kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 21 g (7%) | Protein: 21 g (42%) | Fat: 12 g (18%) | Cholesterol: 66 mg (22%) | Sodium: 1745 mg (76%) | Fiber: 4 g (17%) | Sugar: 10 g (11%)
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