Description
This comforting Italian Sausage Pizza Soup brings the beloved flavors of a classic pizza into a wholesome, heartwarming bowl. By substituting traditional pork with lean turkey sausage and combining it with crisp bell peppers, cannellini beans, and a rich tomato base, this dish creates a delicious, stress-free meal. It is perfect for busy weeknights, offering all the savory, aromatic satisfaction of a fresh pizza in a convenient, nutrient-dense soup that is sure to please both kids and adults.
Ingredients
1 pound Italian turkey sausage (casing removed)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper (sliced into bite-sized strips)
1 medium sweet red bell pepper (sliced into bite-sized strips)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3 cups beef broth (halal/beef stock)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the turkey sausage, breaking it into crumbles.
Drain any excess fat and transfer the cooked sausage into the slow cooker.
Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with your favorite pizza toppings like shredded mozzarella or fresh herbs.
Notes
You can easily customize this recipe by adding mushrooms, baby spinach, or zucchini during the last hour of cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg