Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 14 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 cup diced canned tomato, with some juice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 -2 ounce thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 12 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil.
  • Saute the onion and green pepper until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic.
  • Cook for a minute.
  • Add the oregano, basil, crushed red pepper, if used, rice, tomatoes and broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat to a simmer and cover.
  • Cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in the pepperoni and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Cook for another minute or two.
  • Serve the soup in individual bowls with an extra sprinkling of parmesan cheese, if desired.