Pizza Soup

I have not tried this one yet. It is another recipe from the neighborhood dinner exchange. But I am sorting thru the recipes I got with the dinners, most of the recipes are basic ones I already have (chicken enchiladas, chili, etc.) But this one sounded interesting. Thought I would post it here so I can throw the pile away!

PIZZA SOUP

1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (10oz) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 1/2 cups water
1 pkg. sliced peperoni - cut into bite size pieces
1 med. red pepper, chopped
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp sage
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

In a large pot, bring tomatoes, soup, water and peppers to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add pepperoni, mushrooms, and seasoning. Simmer 10 more minutes. Top with cheese and serve. Goes great with french bread.
Any leftovers freeze well.

I am guessing you could probably substitute the "pizza toppings" here to suit your fancy. And you could sneak in some more veggies if you wanted.

And since my garden is overflowing these days with tomatoes, we have been eating them in everything. This recipe sounds pretty healthy to me. (excepting the pepperoni, maybe) But here is some information on the tomato:

It is loaded with Lycopene which gives the tomato it's red coloring. Lycopene helps to prevent cancers, especially colon, prostate, lung and pancreas. Lycopene is more intense when you cook the tomato a bit which help break down the cell walls and release more of this nutrient.It is also better absorbed when eaten with a little fat. Tomatoes also contain Vitamin C and A.