SUPREME PIZZA SOUP

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Provided by Dawn Whitted @dawn01

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 pound(s) italian sausage, ground, no casings
1 package(s) pepperoni sliced in half or qtrs (i use turkey)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 can(s) mushrooms, diced, small can
1 can(s) black olives, sliced, small
1 can(s) chicken stock, no salt
1 can(s) water
1 can(s) crushed tomatoes
1 jar(s) pizza sauce
1 package(s) oregano, dried
1 package(s) italian blend or mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 package(s) parmesan cheese, shredded
- french bread sliced
2 tablespoon(s) butter
- olive oil

Steps:

In large soup/stock pot brown italian sausage, add olive oil, onion, and bell peppers saute until softened (couple of minutes). Then add mushrooms and olives.
Pour in the canned chicken broth, 1 can of water (use the broth can for measurement), crushed tomatoes, pizza sauce, oregano, and pepperoni. Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in 1/4 c. parmesan cheese.
Garnish with shredded cheese (italian blend) and serve with toasted garlic bread.
The way I serve it at home: Slice french bread loaf, melt 2T butter in microwave and add 1T olive oil, 1tsp garlic powder 1tsp italian seasoning blend to oil and butter. brush onto bread and bake in oven for 5 minutes or so until it become slightly crisp. Top soup crocks or mugs with bread & cheese and broil for a minute or two to brown and melt cheese (like french onion soup)