Dinner

Pizza Soup II

A savory soup inspired by pizza, loaded with tomato, cheese, Italian sausage, and herbs — warm, comforting, and perfect for cold nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups fresh sliced
  • mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 ounces pizza sauce
  • 8 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • sausage, each slice cut in half
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped, cooked italian
  • sausage
  • 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute mushrooms
  2. and onion in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Mix in water, pizza sauce, pepperoni, tomatoes, sausage and Italian
  4. seasoning. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and
  5. simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Before serving, stir in Parmesan cheese. Garnish with mozzarella
  7. cheese.