Italian Sub Soup

A fabulous recipe that goes great with Spicy Meat and Cheese Stromboli by KelBel. :)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  lb hot Italian sausage
• 1⁄4 lb  pepperoni, diced
• 2  cups ham, diced
• 1  green bell pepper, diced
• 1  medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained (I use Italian-style)
•  salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 6  cups  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 lb penne pasta
• 2  bunches arugula, trimmed and coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Place a large stockpot on the stove and preheat to medium-high heat.
2. Add olive oil and sausage. Brown and crumble the sausage, drain off excess fat if necessary.
3. Add the ham and pepperoni. Cook meats together 2 minutes.
4. Add peppers and onions and cook 2-3 minutes more.
5. Add diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
6. Add chicken stock and bring soup to a boil.
7. Stir in pasta and cook for 8 minutes.
8. Stir arugula into soup just before you serve it up.