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Pizza Soup

Author Jacqueline Riekena of West Des Moines

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion diced
  • ½ cup diced green pepper
  • 2 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 16-ounce jar salsa
  • 1 16-ounce jar pizza sauce
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 5-ounce package mini pepperoni slices
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon pizza seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Optional toppings

  • 1 4-ounce can sliced ripe black olives drained
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • Breadsticks

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven cook sausage until there is no pink; drain. Add onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic over medium heat. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the salsa, pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, pepperoni slices, and water.
  • Add pizza seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 20 minutes.
  • Use a ladle to scoop soup into bowls. If desired, garnish with sliced black olives, sliced green onions, and sprinkles of mozzarella. If desired, serve with breadsticks.