Pizza Soup

Pizza Soup

I keep coming back to comfort food... Soup is one of my favorites since you can put it together, let it simmer, and then enjoy leftovers for a few days. Pizza is great, too. I thought I could take all the ingredients that I like in pizza and use them in soup. I tried pepperoni but it was too greasy so I changed that to Italian Sausage. It's hard to get a good crust in soup, but pasta is an acceptable substitute. The sprinkle of Mozzarella on top really makes this recipe good. 

PIZZA SOUP

1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage

2 T olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 large can diced tomatoes

2 quarts chicken or beef stock

1 lb cheese tortellini

shredded mozzarella 

fresh basil, chopped

In a large stock pot, brown the sausage. Remove when done. If needed, add olive oil to the pan. Cook the diced vegetables until soft, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, stock, and cooked sausage. Bring the soup to a slow boil and add the tortellini. Cook until the pasta is done then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and basil on top after you dip the soup into bowls.

Serve this with a fresh salad and some crusty bread. Try the Bourbon Beer Bread earlier in this blog!