PIZZA SOUP

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups thawed Freezer Ground Beef Base or 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 1/2 cups cubed pepperoni (1/2 inch)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• Croutons*
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese*

Directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms; sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, Freezer Ground Beef Base, pepperoni, green peppers, parsley and Italian seasoning; stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until green peppers are tender and soup is heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve topped with croutons and Parmesan cheese.