In large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat.
Add ground turkey or chosen meat along with fennel seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Cook 6-8 minutes, breaking apart with spatula, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
In same pot, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms. Sauté 5-6 minutes until softened and mushrooms release their moisture. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return cooked turkey sausage to pot. Add crushed tomatoes, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, 1-½ tsp. Italian seasoning and oregano. Stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded mozzarella, if desired. Garnish with your favorite pizza toppings like fresh basil, black olives or turkey pepperoni slices for extra pizza flair. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Pizza Soup with Homemade Turkey Sausage
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 1283mg53%
Potassium 932mg27%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 1263IU25%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 168mg17%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.