Pizza Soup with Sausage Pepperoni (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
02 -
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 medium green bell pepper, diced
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2 garlic cloves, finely diced
→ Herbs and Seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Tomato and Broth
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1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 cup tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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4 cups chicken stock
→ Meat and Finishing Touches
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4 ounces pepperoni, quartered
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6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, shredded
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4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
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Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Stir in the garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried marjoram. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, quartered pepperoni, and chicken stock. Mix thoroughly, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in shredded fresh basil leaves and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Ladle hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with grated mozzarella cheese and let it melt for a couple of minutes before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Use a mix of spicy and mild Italian sausage for a deeper flavor.
02 -
Add extra vegetables like mushrooms if desired.