We're Still Crocking! Time for Pizza Soup and Cheesey Breadsticks

Pizza soup was one of those interesting recipes that I wasn’t entirely sure how it was going to turn out.  I personally thought it sounded a little strange, but I figured since I was committing to the rest of the recipes, that I had to make this one too.  Really, the only thing I changed from the original recipe (posted here) was I added more Italian sausage to make the soup a little heartier. 

It really does taste like pizza, a supreme pizza to be exact.  I was a little thrown off about the texture at first.  Pepperoni is a soup is kind of weird, especially when the soup tastes like pizza without the crust.  I totally recommend serving this with some cheesy breadsticks.  They pair quite nicely. 

Pizza Soup

1 14oz jar of pizza sauce

3 empty jars of water

1 green pepper, diced

½ red onion, diced

1c baby portabellas, sliced

1c grape tomatoes, quartered

4 cooked Italian sausages, diced

1c sliced peperoni, quartered

1/2tsp dried basil

1tbsp dried oregano

Optional:  Pasta

Divide all ingredients between 2 gallon sized freezer bags.  Lay flat when freezing.  This creates a thinner bag, making it easier to fit in most freezers.  If you decide to add pasta, do not add it to the soup until it is cooked. 

Cook in crock pot for 4-6 hours.

EASY Cheesy Breadsticks

1 pre-made pizza crust

1tbsp olive oil

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ tsp dried basil (more or less depending on your preference)

¼ tsp dried oregano (more or less depending on your preference)

Shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350*F.  Brush olive oil on crust.  Sprinkle on garlic and herbs.  Top with cheese, and bake for approximately 10 minutes.  Cut into wedges or stick shapes.