Pizza Soup

1 bell pepper, diced

1 onion, diced

2 servings (about 17 slices each) sliced turkey pepperoni (best if cut in half or in quarters)

2 cans diced tomatoes with roasted garlic (or Italian flavor)(undrained)

1 28oz can crushed tomatoes

1 7oz can sliced mushrooms

1 can (28oz) water

2 cups fat-free beef broth

1 Tbs dried Italian seasoning

1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

2 Honeysuckle White Italian Sausage links - skins removed and browned on stovetop.

1 15oz can of black beans (pureed)

Additinal seasoning to taste

Place all ingredients except mozzarella cheese in a large slow cooker or in a large soup kettle. Adapt to reflect your child’s preferences, leaving out ingredients they don’t care for, or adding ones they enjoy on pizza.


For slow cooker, cook on high 2-4 hours or low 6 to 8 hours.



For soup kettle, bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes.



When vegetables are tender, ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with cheese. For children, remember to use a pot holder when handling hot pans!







Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FAT_BEGONE.