Sausage Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup picante sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, picante sauce, sugar, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.