ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA SOUP

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA SOUP image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 19

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2 lb italian sausage links
4 oz pepperoni slices
3 qt water, (12 cups)
2 jar(s) spaghetti sauce (24-28 ounces)
2 c rotini pasta, or pasta of your choice
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3-4 clove garlic, minced
8 oz canned sliced mushrooms, drained
16 oz canned diced tomatoes,
1/4 -1/2 tsp red hot pepper flakes, (optional)
1 tsp dried basil
1 1/2 tsp oregano or italian seasoning
2 tsp sugar or splenda
salt & pepper to taste( taste before adding)
2 c mozzarella, shredded
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA SOUP

Steps:

1. Pour 3 quarts of water into a large pot. Then add Italian sausage links, and boil for at least 10 minutes.
2. Remove links from pot, onto a platter and cut on the diagonal, and set aside.
3. Add the chopped celery, onions, bell pepper, & minced garlic to water and bring to a boil.
4. Add rotini noodles to boiling water, along with pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoni, sliced sausages, oregano, basil, & sugar, and cook till noodles are al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir to prevent sticking.
5. Let simmer and add both shredded cheeses and stir till cheeses are melted.
6. Serve with tossed Garden salad, and Tomato Cheese Bread, see recipe for Rose Mary's Tomato Cheese Bread Squares.
7. NOTE: I used the same water that I boiled the sausages in to make the soup, because I wanted to maintain the full flavor of the Italian sausages in the soup.If you use the water, please skim off excess fat first or. You may drain water if you like but replace the same amount with fresh water & proceed with recipe..