SAUSAGE TOMATO SOUP

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"We tasted soup a lot like this at a local restaurant," Marilyn Lee from Manhattan, Kansas happily reports. "When I came across a recipe that sounded similar, I made a few changes to create this version."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup picante sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, picante sauce, sugar, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges