• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
4 Sons 'R' Us

4 Sons 'R' Us

Fast fix, budget-friendly, family-style recipes made from scratch at home

  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
4 Sons 'R' Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Recipe Index » Comfort Food » ‘Tastes Just Like’ Pizza Soup

‘Tastes Just Like’ Pizza Soup

Published by Meaghan on November 27, 2015 | last updated on February 7, 2022.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe

Calling all pizza lovers! Don’t have dough or the time to make it, but craving a good supreme pizza for dinner? With all your favorite toppings, and the convenience of being made all in one pot– ‘Tastes Just Like’ Pizza Soup is the hearty meal that fits the bill.

'Tastes Just Like' Pizza Soup

On the heels of Thanksgiving ( and our Tryptophan carbohydrate-induced post coma ) we needed something light, but still packing that flavor punch.

We couldn’t stomach more than one course (shoot one whole meal seemed a struggle) so soup seemed to fit the bill perfectly.

'Tastes Just Like' Pizza Soup

And not just any soup, but pizza soup.

A soup that’s a soup but still really not a soup since it encapsulates one of our most beloved dishes (and all its flavors) in one dish, without all those dastardly carbs.

'Tastes Just Like' Pizza Soup

Who needs to hibernate in a carb coma two days in a row?

Am I right, or am I right?

Wellll, right as I may be- rest assured, it’s happened around here a time or two (or few). But I’m in a mind to change that, if I can, starting with this here ‘Tastes Just Like’ Pizza Soup.

'Tastes Just Like' Pizza Soup

We’ve found most people frown at the name, but after one taste they get it. It really does taste just like pizza, but better for you.

And who can’t get behind that?!

'Tastes Just Like' Pizza Soup

A hearty soup, this ‘Tastes Just Like’ Pizza Soup is exactly what the name implies. It’s quick & easy, coming together in a single pot, and features fan favorite toppings.

Chunks of sweet Italian sausage, onions, green peppers, and mushrooms are stirred into a savory marinara based broth. Topped with shredded mozzarella and fresh basil, you won’t even miss the crust.

'Tastes Just Like' Pizza Soup

Just in case you do though, you can serve it with garlic sticks or a crusty baguette.

'Tastes Just Like' Pizza Soup

A hearty soup that embraces all the flavors you love in a traditional pizza.
5 from 4 votes
Print Pin Rate
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers seeded and chopped
  • 8 oz. fresh washed, sliced baby bell mushrooms (optional)
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage browned and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 24 oz jars of marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 oz. sliced pepperoni quartered (or use mini pepperonis)
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil roughly chopped or chiffonade

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add in the prepared veggies and saute until they're tender and slightly browned. Add the minced garlic during the last minute or two of cooking time. Transfer the veggies to a large pot.
  • Brown the sausage in the same skillet and drain it well after cooking, then add it to the soup pot along with the stock, sauce, red pepper flakes and most of the pepperoni, saving a few to use as garnishes.
  • Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the soup pot with the cover slightly askew so some of the steam can escape while it cooks. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Ladle the hot into bowls.
  • Top each bowl with some of the Mozzarella, a few slices of pepperoni and a little basil. Let the bowls rest for just a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve with garlic bread or breadsticks.
Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @4sonsrus or tag #4sonsrus!

Pictures Updated 10/12/2017

'Tastes Just Like' Pizza Soup

If you enjoyed this...

  • Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
    Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
  • Creamy White Christmas Punch
    Creamy White Christmas Punch
  • Santa Snowball Punch
    Santa Snowball Punch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
« Previous Post
Cajun Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Next Post »
Crispy Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
4sonsrus about us graphic

Hi! I’m Meaghan

Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas. I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot. Read more...

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Helpful comments include feedback on the post or changes you made.

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Tornadough Alli says

    November 28, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Yum!! I new to save this. I’ve been in a real soup kick and I absolutely love pizza, pizza pasta, pizza rolls….you get the idea.

    Reply
  2. FrugalHausfrau says

    December 4, 2015 at 12:04 am

    Okay, this is a crazy idea but I love it! And of course, thanks for sharing this to Throwback Thursday!! 🙂 I’ll be pinning~

    Reply
  3. Suzanne says

    October 15, 2017 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    Pizza I can actually eat, this is brilliant. Love it!

    Reply
  4. Kathy says

    January 9, 2021 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    So delicious!! I’ve made this 3 times & love it each time.

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

Hi! I’m Meaghan. Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas.

I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot.

Read More

Trending Recipes

a wooden spoon in a silver pan of buttered cafeteria noodles
grinder salad on meat and cheese stuffed toasted hoagie rolls
homemade boursin cheese served in a blue ramekin with crackers and pretzels on the side

Footer

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

Copyright 2022 • 4 Sons R Us • Privacy Policy

4 Sons 'R' UsLogo Header Menu
  • Homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
  • Holidays
  • Ingredients
  • Popular
  • Family
  • TQK