Hearty Pizza Soup

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Jun. 04, 2013

If you love pizza, you'll love this hearty soup!

Ingredients

Ground italian pork sausage 1 Pound
Onion 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , chopped
Green pepper 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , chopped
Water 4 1/4 Cup (68 tbs) , divided
Italian seasoning 1/2 Teaspoon
Garlic powder 1/4 Teaspoon
Dried basil 1/4 Teaspoon
Dried rosemary 1/8 Teaspoon
Salt 1/8 Teaspoon
Pepper 1/8 Teaspoon
Pizza sauces 30 Ounce (2 jars of 15 Oz each)
Tomatoes 2 , chopped
Pepperoni 6 Ounce , chopped
For garnish
Shredded mozzarella cheese 2 Tablespoon
Chopped mushrooms 2 Tablespoon

Directions

MAKING

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground Italian pork sausage and drain.

2. Add in onion, green pepper and ¼ cup of water, and cook until tender.

3. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dried basil, dried rosemary, salt and pepper and stir to mix and set aside.

4. In a large saucepan over medium heat, put together pizza sauce, remaining water, tomatoes, pepperoni and sausage mixture, bring to a boil.

5. Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 15 minutes.

SERVING

6. Serve hot topped with shredded cheese and chopped mushrooms.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 480Calories from Fat 113

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 35 g53.8%

Saturated Fat 13 g65%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 1268 mg52.83%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g6%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 22 g44%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet