Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (28 oz.) can plum tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 c. beef stock
  • 1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp. dry basil
  • 1 c. thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In saucepan heat oil; add onion, pepper and mushrooms. Stir-fry until soft, but not browned.
  • Add tomatoes, stock, basil and pepperoni; cook until heated through.
  • Mix 2 cheeses; ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Broil until cheese melts.
  • Or microwave on High for 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with some warm crusty French bread.
  • Makes 4 servings.