Sicilian Pepperoni & Sausage Soup Supreme



1/2 cup red onion, sliced

1 large clove of garlic, minced

1/2 cup green pepper, julienned

1 Tbs. olive oil

2 links of Italian sausage, hot or sweet, cut into 1/2" pieces

1/4 lb. sliced pepperoni, quartered

4 oz. Mushrooms, cooked and drained

13 3/4 oz. can Chicken broth or make your own

14 oz. jar pizza sauce

14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes

1 Tbs fresh basil, chopped

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup olives, slice to taste

1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano or mozzarella cheese,shredded



1. In a heavy saucepan, saute onion, garlic, and green pepper in the

olive oil for several minutes until tender. 2. Add sausage,

pepperoni, and mushrooms; continue to saute for 5 minutes; drain off

excess grease. 3. Add chicken broth, pizza sauce,tomatoes, basil,and

water; bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Add olives the

last 5 minutes or so, just to warm through. 5. Remove from heat and

ladle into bowls. Add 1/4 cup cheese to the top of each serving.

Makes four 1/2 cup servings.