Crock Pot Pizza Soup

This Crock Pot Pizza Soup is a hearty and flavorful recipe, which includes hot Italian sausage and mini pepperoni. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Crock Pot Pizza Soup Ingredients

• 1 lb ground hot Italian sausage
• 1 C yellow onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 C green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 oz sliced mushrooms
• 5 oz mini pepperoni
• 4 oz sliced olives, drained
• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed well
• 15 oz petite diced tomatoes
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 – 1 1/2 tsp chili powder, optional
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 5 c chicken broth (Use vegetable broth if creating a vegetarian soup)
• Green onions, topping
• Shredded mozzarella, topping

How To Make Crock Pot Pizza Soup

1. Prep the ingredients: Chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Rinse and drain the black beans. Slice mushrooms and olives if not pre-sliced.
2. Add to the slow cooker: Place all ingredients into a 5-6 quart slow cooker, except the sausage. Set to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
3. Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. Add sausage to soup: Carefully transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking.
5. Serve and garnish: When cooking time is complete, ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded mozzarella and sliced green onions if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this soup vegetarian? Yes, just skip the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
• What kind of sausage should I use? Hot Italian sausage adds a great kick, but mild sausage works well too.
• Can I cook it on low heat? Yes, you can cook it on low for 8 hours instead of high for 4.
• How to make it spicier: Add extra chili powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• What toppings work best? Mozzarella cheese and green onions add great flavor and texture.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Pizza Soup

This soup is rich and filling on its own, but these sides pair perfectly:

• Garlic bread or cheesy breadsticks
• A fresh Caesar salad
• Roasted vegetables
• A simple side of pasta
• Toasted sandwich halves

How To Store Crock Pot Pizza Soup

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Let the soup cool completely, then transfer to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Crock Pot Pizza Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 144 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Protein: 9g
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0.2g
• Cholesterol: 3mg
• Sodium: 1499mg
• Potassium: 716mg
• Fiber: 9g
• Sugar: 7g
• Calcium: 72mg
• Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I substitute ground beef for sausage in this soup?
Yes, ground beef can be used if you prefer a milder flavor.

How do I thicken Crock Pot Pizza Soup?
If you’d like a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of broth slightly or add a bit of tomato paste.

Why is my soup too salty?
Be sure to use low-sodium broth and drain canned ingredients well to avoid excess salt.

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?
Yes, just be sure to peel and chop them, and adjust for liquid content.

Is this soup keto-friendly?
Not as written, due to beans and tomato products, but you can adapt it by removing high-carb ingredients.

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• Crock Pot Pioneer Woman Potato Soup
• Crockpot French Onion Soup
• Crock Pot Orzo Soup

Crock Pot Pizza Soup

Recipe by Robert Course: SoupsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

7

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

144

kcal

A cozy, flavor-packed slow cooker soup that tastes like pizza in a bowl.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground hot Italian sausage
  

• 1 C yellow onion, chopped
  

• 1 1/2 C green bell pepper, chopped
  

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  

• 6 oz sliced mushrooms
  

• 5 oz mini pepperoni
  

• 4 oz sliced olives, drained
  

• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed well
  

• 15 oz petite diced tomatoes
  

• 15 oz tomato sauce
  

• 1 tsp dried oregano
  

• 1 tsp dried basil
  

• 1 tsp dried thyme
  

• 1 – 1 1/2 tsp chili powder, optional
  

• 1 1/2 tsp salt
  

• 1 tsp ground black pepper
  

• 5 c chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

• Green onions, topping
  

• Shredded mozzarella, topping

Directions

• Prep all vegetables and rinse beans.
  
• Add all ingredients except sausage into slow cooker.
  
• Cook sausage in skillet and drain fat.
  
• Add cooked sausage to slow cooker.
  
• Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  
• Serve hot, topped with cheese and green onions.