Ingredients

28 oz tomatoes , undrained, peeled plum , in juice

¼ cup pepperoni, cubed in each serving

¼ cup provolone cheese, cubed in each serving

12 oz chicken broth, low sodium

2 tbsp sugar, plus

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

¼ cup milk

1 tbsp. cornstarch

Parmesan cheese , optional

garlic flavor gourmet croutons, optional

Preparation

Puree tomatoes in blender or food processor until smooth.

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine and heat tomatoes, chicken broth, butter, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Bring to boil.

In a small bowl, combine milk with the cornstarch.

Stir into tomato mixture.

Return to boil.

Cook stirring constantly until thickened for about 1 minute.

In each serving bowl, add pepperoni and provolone cheese.

Pour hot soup over top and add some parmesan cheese and garlic flavor gourmet round croutons if you desire.