Dutch Oven Pizza Soup
This Dutch oven pizza soup is such an easy, comforting meal! With chopped bacon, Italian sausage, and plenty of veggies, it's a hearty and satisfying soup that is done in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 399kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon diced
- 2 pounds ground pork sausage
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Shredded mozzarella cheese for garnishing
Instructions
- Add the diced bacon to a Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and drain the excess grease.
- Add the ground sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened and the sausage is fully cooked.
- Add the broth, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes.
- Add the bacon back into the pot and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Serve hot and top with shredded mozzarella cheese if desired.
Notes
- Make sure everything is in small, bite-sized pieces so you don't get one ingredient overpowering a bite. Take care to dice the bacon small and break up the Italian sausage as you brown it.
- I recommend tasting your soup and adjusting the salt accordingly — the amount you need will depend on how salty your broth is.
- This soup tastes even better the next day! Time in the fridge helps the flavors meld together. So don't be afraid to make it in advance and reheat it on the stove.