Pizza Soup with Ground Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh vegetables
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3 bell peppers (mix of red, yellow and green for color)
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1 medium yellow onion
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2 plump garlic cloves
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7 oz (200g) fresh button mushrooms
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1 can corn kernels (5 oz/140g drained weight)
→ Protein
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1 lb (500g) ground beef (80/20 lean to fat ratio works best)
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2.5 oz (75g) smoked sausage or pepperoni, diced (optional for extra flavor)
→ Sauce base and seasonings
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2 cups (500g) tomato puree or passata
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7 oz (200g) processed cheese (like Velveeta), cubed
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1¼ cups (300ml) vegetable broth
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
# Instructions:
01 -
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the onion and garlic, cooking until soft and translucent (about 3 minutes).
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Add the ground beef and diced smoked sausage (if using) to the pot. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
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Core and dice the bell peppers, slice the mushrooms, and drain the corn. Add all these vegetables to the pot and stir to combine with the meat mixture.
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Pour in the tomato puree and vegetable broth. Add the cubed processed cheese and stir occasionally until the cheese melts completely into the sauce. Let it simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
# Notes:
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Serve with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar on top if you'd like extra cheesiness.
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The smoked sausage adds great flavor but can be omitted for a simpler version.