Meatball and Sausage Pizza Stoup Recipe

Name: Meatball and Sausage Pizza Stoup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan); 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, sweet or hot; 4 garlic cloves, 2 crushed and 2 minced; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 quart chicken stock or broth; 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce; 1 pound ground beef, pork, and veal mix or ground sirloin; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (a couple of handfuls), plus more to pass at table; 2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs; 1 egg yolk, beaten; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; A handful of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan)
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, sweet or hot
4 garlic cloves, 2 crushed and 2 minced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 quart chicken stock or broth
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 pound ground beef, pork, and veal mix or ground sirloin
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (a couple of handfuls), plus more to pass at table
2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
1 egg yolk, beaten
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
A handful of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add EVOO (twice around the pan) and the sausage.
3
Break up the sausage with the back of a wooden spoon and brown it, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the 2 crushed garlic cloves and the chopped onion, carrot, and celery.
5
Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add the chicken stock and pizza sauce and raise heat to high to bring to a boil.
7
Meanwhile, in a bowl mix the ground meat with the minced garlic, grated cheese, bread crumbs, egg yolk, salt and pepper, and allspice.
8
Form bite-size balls and drop them into boiling liquid.
9
The meatballs will cook like dumplings in about 8 minutes.
10
When all of the balls have been added and the stoup returns to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
11
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
12
Add the parsley, stir, and ladle into shallow bowls.
13
Top with a little grated cheese at table.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan), 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, sweet or hot, 4 garlic cloves, 2 crushed and 2 minced, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Meatball and Sausage Pizza Stoup falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatball and Sausage Pizza Stoup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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