Heck yes 🍕🥣 — all the pizza vibes, none of the carbs.
This Keto-Friendly Pizza Soup is thick, cheesy, and dangerously good.
Keto Pizza Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional; omit or reduce for stricter keto)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes or 1½ cups sugar-free marinara
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp fennel seeds (optional, very pizza)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Creamy finish
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
Toppings (optional but fun)
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers (small amount)
- Olives
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Brown the sausage
In a large pot over medium heat, brown sausage until cooked through.
Drain excess grease if needed. - Build the flavor
Add onion (if using) and cook until soft.
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. - Pizza base
Add pepperoni, crushed tomatoes/marinara, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, fennel, and red pepper flakes.
Simmer 10–15 minutes. - Make it creamy
Lower heat. Stir in heavy cream. - Cheese it up
Add mozzarella and Parmesan gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
Keep heat low—no boiling. - Serve
Top with basil, extra pepperoni, or a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Keto Tips
- Check labels: marinara & pepperoni should be no added sugar
- For ultra-low carb, use less tomato and more broth + cream
- One bowl ≈ 5–7 net carbs (varies by brands)
Variations
- 🍗 Chicken pizza soup: swap sausage for shredded chicken
- 🥓 Meat-lover’s: add bacon + ham
- 🌶️ Buffalo pizza soup: add buffalo sauce + blue cheese crumble
- 🧀 Extra thick: stir in 2 tbsp cream cheese
Want it slow-cooker, Instant Pot, or dairy-free keto?
