Spicy Sausage Super Bowl Soup

Try saying that 10 times fast! I realize that soup is probably not a typical super bowl offering but serve this instead of chili and wait for the compliments! You probably won't get away with just serving this one time a year either once your hubby gets a taste. It's quite different from the usual boring soups. Pair this with cheesy pepperoni roll ups and you've got a hit any time of the year.


1 lb. Italian sausage
1 can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1/4 c. chicken broth, beef broth or wine
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. Italian veggies (I use a frozen bag of squash and zucchini)
3/4 c. Red, green and yellow pepper strips (I use a bag of frozen pepper strips)
3 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. minced parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile in a crock pot, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer 10 minutes minimum. Drain sausage; add to soup and continue heating until ready to serve.