Soup has always been a favorite all over the world. Especially in the Winter months, soup is considered a comfort food. It just makes you feel warm and cozy. There are many flavors and consistencies...broths, stews, creams, meat based, and vegetable based. You can eat a lighter soup with a sandwich or eat a heartier stew with a dipping bread. One of my favorites, though, is my mother's pepperoni soup. She makes it when we have family get togethers and there are never leftovers. This lens is a tribute to my mom and her love of family.
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- Garlic bread goes great with this soup
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- People on Twitter love pepperoni!
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- All Things Soup
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Mom's Pepperoni Soup
Ingredients
1 lb lean, ground beef
1 C (3 oz) sliced turkey pepperoni
1 C sliced mushrooms
1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 bunch of green onions (chopped)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp tomato paste
(1) 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
4 C low sodium chicken stock
1 T chopped basil (can substitute 1 tsp of dried basil)
1 T chopped oregano (can substitute 1 tsp dried oregano)
1 tsp ground, black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Cook ground beef & pepperoni in a large pot coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until beef crumbles & is no longer pink. Rinse & drain beef mixture.
Saute mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions & garlic cloves in hot oil in pot 5 minutes. Stir in beef mixture, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, basil, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes.
*You can garnish the bowl soup with fresh basil and shredded parmesan cheese*
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Did you know...
Americans sip over 10 BILLION bowls of soup every single year!
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Volpi Gourmet Pepperoni Links - 10 oz
Amazon Price: $4.30 (as of 11/12/2009) 
Granite Ware 7.5 Quart Stew Pot
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Mutti Italian Tomato Paste Concentrate - 4packs
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Columela Extra Virgin Olive Oil 17 ounce size
Amazon Price: $28.88 (as of 11/12/2009)
Garlic bread goes great with this soup
This is Rachael Ray's recipe
Ingredients
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 loaf crusty bread, split
3 tablespoons grated cheese, Parmigiano or Romano, optional
Chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Combine garlic, butter, and oil in a microwave safe dish or in a small saucepan. Heat garlic and butter and oil in microwave for 1 minute or in a small pot over moderate-low heat for 3 minutes.
Toast split bread under broiler. Remove bread when it is toasted golden brown in color. Brush bread liberally with garlic oil. Sprinkle with cheese, if using, and parsley. If you added cheese, return to broiler and brown 30 seconds. Cut into chunks and serve.
Get Creative...
Make your own pepperoni
Things You'll Need:
1 pound lean ground beef
1-1/2 level teaspoons Morton's Tender Quick Salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, sightly crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Step 1
Combine all ingredients, mixing very well, until well blended.
Divide mixture in half. Shape into slender rolls about 1-1/2 inch in diameter.
Step 2
Wrap in plastic wrap or foil.
Refrigerate overnight. Unwrap rolls and place on broiler pan with rack.
Step 3
Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in center of roll reads 160 degrees.
Store wrapped in refrigerator, to use in 3 to 5 days or freeze for later use.
People on Twitter love pepperoni!
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- wheresandrew
- Chicken pepperoni soup?!? Well, I'll let you know how it tastes. Who can resist! #thingsyouwouldntordertoeat
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- less_than_3_U
- lunch (yes im just now eating)= fantastic foods hot & sour soup, sauteed fake pepperoni onions bell peppers over salad & coke
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- MiekaC
- Grilled pepperoni and cheese sandwich w/ tomato soup for lunch...mmmmmm!
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- CapstoneExpress
- SOUP/SAND COMBO-Philly pizza hoagie-Shaved ribeye w/ pepperoni, peppers, onions, marinara & provolone cheese-Includes soup & fries
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- missmyca
- stuffed myself at swensens last night! Had pepperoni pizza, grilled chix salad, salmon n mushroom fettucine & mushroom soup =)
Try these other versions
- Rachael Ray's Italian Sub Stoup
- This stoup is too hearty to be just a soup.
- Pasta, lentil, and pepperoni soup
- This version is packed full of protein.
- Vegan Pepperoni soup
- This is a vegetarian version of the soup.
"Troubles are easier to take with soup than without. -old Yiddish saying"
All Things Soup
The Ultimate Soup Cookbook (Reader's Digest)
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/12/2009)
No matter what kind of soup you like, you will find a favorite in this book.
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