Description
Experience the comforting zest of a supreme pizza in this wholesome, warming soup. By swapping heavy dough for fiber-rich cannellini beans and using lean ground turkey sausage, this nourishing meal captures all the Italian-inspired flavors you love. It is a slow-cooked, hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights, offering a savory, vegetable-packed broth that feels like a gentle hug for the soul without the need for pork or alcohol.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 onion, diced
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: Shredded mozzarella or parmesan for topping
Optional: Croutons for serving
Instructions
In a skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium-high heat until fully cooked then drain any excess fat.
Place the cooked turkey into the slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, chopped bell peppers, cannellini beans, pizza sauce, beef broth, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Top each bowl with a sprinkle of cheese and croutons if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This soup freezes well for future meals. You can swap beef broth for vegetable broth to keep it lighter.