1. How Long Does Slow Cooker Pizza Soup Take to Cook?

Slow Cooker Pizza Soup typically cooks on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. This gentle cooking time allows the Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomatoes, and seasonings to blend into a rich, flavorful broth. Cooking times can vary depending on your slow cooker, so check that the soup is thoroughly heated before serving. Stir in the softened onion and chive cream cheese near the end of cooking to create a smooth, creamy texture.

2. Can I Make Slow Cooker Pizza Soup Ahead of Time?

Yes! You can prepare Slow Cooker Pizza Soup ahead of time to make dinner even easier. Brown the Italian sausage and combine it with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, pepperoni, garlic, and seasonings. Refrigerate the prepared ingredients in a suitable container until you are ready to cook, following safe food-handling practices. Add the cream cheese near the end of cooking for the best consistency. You can also prepare the soup completely, refrigerate it, and gently reheat individual portions when needed.

3. Can I Add Pasta or Vegetables to Slow Cooker Pizza Soup?

Absolutely! Pasta and vegetables are easy ways to customize this crockpot pizza soup. Bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and sliced olives complement the Italian-inspired flavors beautifully. Add vegetables early enough to soften during cooking. For pasta, use cooked noodles and stir them in shortly before serving to prevent them from becoming mushy. If you prefer cooking pasta directly in the soup, add extra broth as needed and monitor it closely until tender. Keep in mind that pasta changes the texture and increases the carbohydrate content.

Easy Slow Cooker Pizza Soup for Cozy Nights

Name: Slow Cooker Pizza Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-497890H26M55S
Total time: PT-497890H26M55S
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1½ pounds Italian sausage; 1 (5-ounce) bag mini pepperoni; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth; 1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce; 1 (8-ounce) container onion and chive cream cheese, softened

Description

Slow Cooker Pizza Soup is a creamy, hearty crockpot dinner packed with Italian sausage, mini pepperoni, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and onion and chive cream cheese. This easy pizza soup combines the comforting flavors of pizza and tomato soup in one delicious meal. Brown the sausage, add the remaining ingredients to your slow cooker, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in softened cream cheese before serving for a rich, creamy finish.

Ingredients

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1½ pounds Italian sausage
1 (5-ounce) bag mini pepperoni
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
1 (8-ounce) container onion and chive cream cheese, softened

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Instructions

Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink, then drain excess grease.
Transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker.
Add the mini pepperoni, minced garlic, dried minced onion, Italian seasoning, sugar, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and spaghetti sauce.
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Shortly before serving, add the softened onion and chive cream cheese.
Stir until the cream cheese melts and blends into the soup. Whisk gently if needed for a smoother consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Serve hot with shredded mozzarella, fresh basil, or garlic bread.

Notes

Brown the Italian sausage before adding it to the slow cooker for better flavor and less excess grease.
Sweet Italian sausage is recommended. Ground beef or ground turkey can be used as alternatives.
Choose your favorite jarred spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce.
Chicken broth can replace beef broth.
Allow the cream cheese to soften before adding it to help it melt smoothly.
Add mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, or olives for extra pizza-inspired flavor.
For a spicier soup, use hot Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes.
For a lower-carb variation, choose a no-sugar-added marinara sauce and reduce or omit the added sugar.
If adding pasta, cook it separately and stir it in shortly before serving to prevent it from becoming mushy.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days and reheat gently.
Check product labels to confirm gluten-free suitability if needed.
Prep time, yield, and nutrition values are estimates and should be verified against the original recipe and actual ingredients.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (estimated)
Cook Time: 6 hours to 8 hours
Category: Soup, Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (estimated, based on 8 servings)
Calories: Not verified
Sugar: Not verified
Sodium: Not verified
Fat: Not verified
Saturated Fat: Not verified
Unsaturated Fat: Not verified
Trans Fat: Not verified
Carbohydrates: Not verified
Fiber: Not verified
Protein: Not verified
Cholesterol: Not verified