Pizza Soup

Pizza Soup is a favorite around here! 

• 1 pound of ground beef, venison, or sausage
•  1 tbsp dried, minced onion (or diced fresh onion)
• 1 Tablespoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 large can of spaghetti sauce and another full can of water (use the sauce jar)
• 1 large can of tomato juice
• 1 can of diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 cans of mushrooms
• 1/2 package of pepperoni, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• sprinkle onion powder - to taste
• Any other toppings your family enjoys on a pizza (saute'd red peppers, black olives, etc...)
• Shredded cheese

Brown meat/saute' onion & Italian seasoning with the meat.  Drain

I like to also cook my pepperoni for a couple of minutes to crisp them up.

Fill a large soup pot with all ingredients, and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes.  You may want to let it simmer for about 20 minutes on low so flavors can blend.

Sprinkle cheese on top of the soup after you ladle it into the bowl.  Serve with Texas toast or bread sticks!