Pizza Soup With Garlic Toast Croutons Recipe Taste Of Home Food

PIZZA SOUP

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This family favorite is done in no time at all. I like to serve it with a crusty bread or garlic bread, and I'll sometimes use bacon or salami instead of pepperoni (just like a pizza!).-Janet Beldman, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
1 cup sliced pepperoni
1 teaspoon dried basil
Shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are almost tender; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, pepperoni and basil. Cook until heated through. , Ladle into ovenproof bowls; top with cheese. Broil or microwave until cheese melts and is bubbly.

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA SOUP

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My mom's friend shared this recipe with her more than 50 years ago. I've tweaked it over the years, and it's still a family favorite. Warm garlic bread is heavenly on the side. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (1 pound) Italian turkey sausage links
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium sweet red or yellow pepper, cut into strips
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 package (5 ounces) Caesar salad croutons
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Remove casings from sausage. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Add onion and peppers; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Add the next 5 ingredients; pour in broth. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with croutons and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GARLIC TOAST PIZZAS

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Between working full-time, going to school and raising three children, finding time-saving recipes that my family likes is one of my biggest challenges. These quick pizzas pack a huge amount of flavor. -Amy Grim, Chillicothe, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package (11-1/4 ounces) frozen garlic Texas toast
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced regular or turkey pepperoni
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place Texas toast in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 5 minutes., Spread toast with pizza sauce; top with pepperoni and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.