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Pizza soup, anyone? Recipe for David Bull’s pepperoni soup
In today’s food section, I explore the world of main-course soups that are inspired by main courses, such as lasagna, enchiladas, pumpkin ravioli, curry and pizza.
Yes, pizza soup.
David Bull doesn’t call one of his most popular soups at Second Bar and Kitchen “pizza soup,” but he’s not offended if you say his grandma’s pepperoni soup tastes like pizza in a bowl.
You can find recipes for lasagna soup, yam curry and noddle soup and Kielbasa, kale and potato soup in the story online, and here’s the recipe for Bull’s pepperoni soup.
Pepperoni Soup
2 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. canola oil
2 cups pepperoni, cubed
2 cups yellow onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 Tbsp. fresh garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. celery seeds
1/8 tsp. red chile flakes
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup Sauternes wine (a sweet white French wine)
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup tomato sauce (Bull uses pomodoro)
1 cup water
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For garnish:
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Grilled garlic bread croutons, for garnish
In a medium sauce pot over medium heat, add the butter and oil and cook until butter is melted. Add pepperoni cubes and cook to render the fat and flavor out of the pepperoni, about 8 minutes. Add onions, celery, garlic, garlic powder, garlic salt, celery seeds and red chile flakes.
Add the herbs, sweat all the spices/aromatics/vegetables until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomato puree. Stir to mix, very well, and continue cooking to toast the tomato puree slightly. Add the Sauternes and deglaze the pot. Continue to cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Add tomato juice, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella cheese and serve with garlic croutons for dipping. Serves 4.
— David Bull, executive chef of Congress, Bar Congress and Second Bar and Kitchen
Top photo by Laura Skelding for the Austin American-Statesman.
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By Red
January 13, 2012 7:56 AM | Link to this
OK, am I the ONLY one who thought of the “Pizza in a Cup” from The Jerk when I saw the Pizza Soup recipe? I can’t be the only one!
By essays for sale
January 21, 2012 7:13 PM | Link to this
Thanks for your information!