Recipe for cooking pizza soup

Soups for Salads :: Pasta and Tortilla Soups

Pizza Soup

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 med. onion, chopped finely
1/2 C. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 C. green bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 C. stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 C. beef stock
8 oz. pepperoni, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 dried bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded

Warm extra virgin olive oil in a lrg., deep skillet over med. heat. Saut onion, mushrooms, and green bell peppers until soft, but not browned. It usually takes about 3 to 5 min. for the onions to become translucent.

Add stewed tomatoes, beef stock, pepperoni, basil, oregano and bay leaf. Continue to warm until the mixture is heated through, making sure to stir occasionally. Discard the bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Microwave until the cheese melts and is bubbly.