Italian Style Beef and Pepperoni Soup

By mamacook1

Ingredients

• 1 # extra lean ground beef
• 1 c sliced turkey pepperoni(3oz)
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 c mushrooms, fresh, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp evoo
• 2 tbs tomato paste
• 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 c low sodium fat free chicken broth
• 1 tbs basil, fresh, chopped
• 1 tbs oregano, chopped, fresh
• 1 tsp pepper
• Garnishes: Chopped basil and shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook beef and pepperoni, drain.
Saute mushrooms, bell pepper,onion and garlic in evoo.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Garnish and serve.