2 lb. hot & zesty Italian sausages
2 green peppers, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups chopped onions
1 pkg. chicken noodle soup mix
6 1/2 cups water
2-28 oz. cans tomatoes
1 tbsp. garlic powder
Brown sausages in skillet, then remove. Saute chopped green peppers, chopped celery and chopped onions in same skillet. Slice all of sausages into 1/2 inch pieces when cooled. Place green peppers, celery, onions and sausage in large pot; add rest of ingredients. Sir. Cook slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. YIELD: Four quarts.