Crockpot Pizza Soup with Cheesy Garlic Croutons





Soup

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can Italian Style tomatoes, chunky
  • 1 1/2 -2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup chopped pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup cooked, chopped bacon

 Croutons

  • 3 or 4 1 inch slices of sourdough bread
  • Garlic spread

 Topping

  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

With a hand blender, puree down some of the tomatoes.
 
Add tomatoes, onion, mushrooms and beef broth to a crockpot.   Set to low. Let simmer 5-6 hours.
 
In the last half hour add pepperoni and bacon.
 
Preheat oven to 400F. Spread the garlic butter/spread onto the bread.   Slice into large chunks (1 1/2 inch approx).
 
Place the cheese on top and bake for 4-5 minutes, until cheese is melted.   Place croutons in the soup just before serving.