Name: Cheesy Pizza Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Italian sausage; 1 1/4 cups diced fresh mushrooms; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup water; 2 cans Red Gold® Canned Crushed Tomatoes 15 oz; OR; 1 can Red Gold® Canned Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 can Red Gold Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano 14.5 oz; 1 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for garnish

Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomato and cheese – all of your favorite pizza toppings in a warm hearty soup that is perfect for tailgates!

Ingredients

1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 1/4 cups diced fresh mushrooms
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
2 cans Red Gold® Canned Crushed Tomatoes 15 oz
OR
1 can Red Gold® Canned Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can Red Gold Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano 14.5 oz
1 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for garnish

Instructions

Step one

In a large saucepan, sauté sausage, mushrooms, onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until sausage is browned. Add water, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, diced tomatoes, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.