Pizza And Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
2/3 c. chopped onion
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian style tomatoes (with basil, oregano, & garlic)
1 (14 oz.) jar pizza sauce
2 c. water
1/3 c. sliced black olives
1 (2 1/2 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 c. cooked white rice
1/2 c. finely shredded Pizza cheese (Mozzarella & Cheddar)
Additional pizza cheese for garnish, if desired

Preparation

Combine sausage, bell pepper, and onion in soup pot.
Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sausage is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
Add remaining ingredients except for garnish.
Cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
Sprinkle additional cheese over top of each serving.
Makes about 8 servings.