MARIE'S TOMATO SOUP ITALIAN STYLE

Marie's Tomato Soup Italian Style image

Provided by Marie Gunkel @marie14513

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/4 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium onion chopped
1/4 - green pepper chopped
1/4 - sweet red pepper diced
1/4 - sweet yellow pepper diced
1/4 - sweet orange pepper diced
2 clove(s) minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon(s) dried basil
1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon(s) red peper flakes
few pinch(es) dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup(s) uncooked minute rice/or reg.
1 can(s) 14 oz. petite cut tomatos. any flavor
6 cup(s) chicken broth
1/2 cup(s) of wine. optional..
4 ounce(s) mini pepperoni
- provolone cheese slices
- fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a heavy pan heat olive oil
Saute' onion and pepper until soft and garlic
Add oregano,basil,crushed red pepper, parsley,rice, tomatoes and juice, broth,wine if using it..
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer covered for 20 min. or until rice is cooked.
Stir in pepperoni and heat though
Place in a bowl sprinkle with fresh Parmesan Cheese and place a slice of provolone on the top.. Let it melt in..
U can use reg pepperoni, and shredded cheese. You can put it in the pot to heat and melt I do the slices for less mess. The small pepperoni is nice for bit size.. Experiment.. Enjoy you will love this soup.