Pizza Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 4 oz sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced olives
• 1/3 cup dry white rice
• 16 oz pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 oz shredded provolone cheese
• 1 tsp leaves basil
• 1 tsp leaves oregano
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped

Directions

1. In large saucepan heat the olive oil.
2. Saute the onion and green pepper until softened. Stir in the garlic. Cook for a minute.
3. Add oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, rice, tomatoes, pizza sauce and broth.
4. Bring to boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
5. Stir in the pepperoni, olives and mushrooms. Cook for another minute or two.
6. Serve the soup in individual bowls with a sprinkling of provolone and parmesan cheese.