Pizza Soup Is the 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner of Your Dreams

We love a good food mashup here at Allrecipes (seriously, just take a look at our mouthwatering new Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Casserole). So it should come as no surprise that we’re completely obsessed with Pizza Soup—this fun and flavorful dinner is hearty, filling, and super kid-friendly. Plus, you can get it on the table in just 30 minutes.

What Is Pizza Soup?

Pizza soup is a tomato-based soup that’s packed with Italian flavors and two kinds of meat—sausage and pepperoni—and is, in short, pizza in a bowl. Sausage and fresh veggies are cooked in a quick and easy tomato sauce until bold and flavorful, then topped with crisped pepperoni slices and cheese.

Allrecipes community member and 5-star reviewer Anthony Moseley says it’s even picky eater-approved: “Easy and DELICIOUS! My wife doesn't like many soup recipes but she REALLY LIKED this one!!!!!”

Another rave reviewer, chefmike, emphasized how cleanup for this recipe is a breeze: "Super delicious! Plus, it was a dream for cleanup—quick to make and hardly any dishes to wash afterward. A must-try for anyone who loves hearty flavors with a gourmet twist!"

Test Kitchen Tips

Here are some pro-level tips from our culinary experts who developed and tested the recipe:

• If there is a lot of extra grease in the pan after cooking the sausage, remove the sausage with a slotted spoon from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate. Carefully wipe out excess grease in the pan with another paper towel. Return the meat to the pan and continue cooking as directed.

• You can substitute ground beef for Italian sausage, if you like. Just increase the Italian seasoning to one tablespoon.

• Recipe tester Kathryn Hendrix says you can make the soup even heartier by adding orzo or another small pasta. If you do add dry pasta, make sure to add extra liquid.

What to Serve With Pizza Soup

Our test kitchen experts recommend serving this soup topped with homemade Parmesan croutons. To do that, toss roughly 2 cups of ¾-inch-thick bread cubes with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, two tablespoons of melted butter, and a minced garlic clove. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking tray and bake in a 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until croutons are golden brown. Let cool completely before serving and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

If you don’t make the croutons, consider pairing the dish with toasted garlic bread for a heartier meal.

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