Italian Beef and Pepperoni Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 1 cup Turkey Pepperoni, Sliced
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 1 cup Mushrooms, Sliced
• 1 whole Bell Pepper, Seeded And Chopped
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregeno
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Preparation Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, brown ground beef and cook pepperoni slices. When beef is no longer pink, drain beef and remove.

In the same Dutch oven, add oil, garlic, mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until peppers are soft. Stir in beef mixture and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Recipe adapted from Southern Living.