Sausage Pizza Soup

By nancystrini

This is the best idea ever. Really does taste like pizza without the crust!

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 t dried basil
• 1/4 t. pepper
• I add some extra spices: oregano, crushed red pepper, more basil

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, zucchini, mushrooms and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Add the tomatoes, water, broth, dried basil, red pepper and add'l spices (see ingredients) if desired.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.