Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup Recipe

Southern Living
Active Time:
25 Mins
Total Time:
1 Hour 10 Mins
Yield:
10 cups
Southern Living

In addition to being delicious, this soup is also a healthy option. Top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (3 ounces)
  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Garnishes: sliced fresh basil, shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan Toast Points

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook ground beef and pepperoni in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Rinse and drain beef mixture.

Step 2

Sauté mushrooms and next 3 ingredients in hot oil in Dutch oven 5 minutes. Stir in beef mixture, tomato paste, and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. If desired, garnish and serve with Parmesan Toast Points.

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