# Pizza Soup Recipes This Tasty Appetizer From The Garlic Pad Makes Soup More Epic Than Ever By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-soup References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/news/pizza-soup/) & [thegarlicpad](http://www.thegarlicpad.com/pizza-soup/) If you want to enjoy a warm meal to feel better in atrociously cold and snowy winter weather, but aren't really a fan of soup, this pizza soup recipe could be a game changer. From The Garlic Pad, the recipe is adapted from one found in Chef Michael Smith's cookbook. It can also be easily customized to include your [favorite pizza toppings, such as pepperoni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-soda), mushrooms, olives and even anchovies. You can also switch up the kinds of cheese to cater to your own taste preferences. The pizza soup involves making what is essentially a [tomato-based vegetable soup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-poblano-soup) and placing toasted baguettes on top before scooping [shredded cheese on top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-menu-items) of the garlic bread and broiling the whole thing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pizza-inspired Soups:** Creating innovative soups that incorporate the flavors of pizza may appeal to those who are not fans of traditional soup. - **Customizable Soups:** Allowing consumers to personalize soup with their preferred pizza toppings and types of cheese could lead to increased engagement and customer satisfaction. - **Hybridized Cuisine:** Mixing different culinary styles, such as pizza and soup, could create unique menu offerings and stand out in a crowded market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants, food trucks, and catering companies can explore incorporating pizza soup recipes into their menus and offerings. - **Grocery and Meal Kit Delivery:** Meal kit companies can include pizza soup recipes as a way for customers to make easy and customizable soup meals at home. - **Home Appliance and Cookware:** Companies that manufacture kitchen appliances and cookware can promote their products as the perfect tools for making pizza soup recipes at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Cheesy Soup Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-based-cracker.md) - [Creamy Parmesan Pizza Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-pizza-creamy-parm-sauce.md) - [Comforting Savory Potato Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-potato-soup.md) - [Appetizer-Inspired Pizza Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-popper-pizza.md) - [Crust-to-Crust Topping Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Pizza-Like Garlic Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-garlic-bread.md) - [Pizza-Themed Baked Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-pizza-baked-pasta.md) - [Warming Chicken Tortilla Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-tortilla-soup.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Tomato-Packed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tomato-pie.md)