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Tasty yet simple meals bring comfort to hectic holidays.
   
  Enjoy a cup of Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup at less than 150 calories.
Menu:
(serves 10)
1. Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup

Doesn't it seem like the months of November and December go by in a flash? What with all the shopping, baking, and entertaining, there's hardly a moment to spare," writes Assistant Foods Editor Joy Zacharia, R.D.

If that seems to be an understatement, the following menu and shopping list give you time to sit down, take a deep breath, and savor the season. Keep your sense of humor no matter what happens. Remember, laughter, love, and making memories are the essence of the holidays. And to help you control your eating habits during this season of overeating, read our Smart Bites.

Grocery List
The following is a list of items you will need to make Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup.

Staples on Hand
Olive oil
Vegetable cooking spray
Peppercorns

Shopping List
Produce
About 3 ounces mushrooms
1 green bell pepper
1 bunch green onions
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

General
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 small sourdough loaf

Dairy
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Meat
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

Frozen
Frozen low-fat yogurt (1/2 cup per serving)



"TITLE" is from the December 2000 issue of Southern Living.

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