Pepperoni Soup is a family favorite and a nice alternative to chili:
1 lb. ground hot sausage
Salt & pepper
2 ribs celery
3C Spicy V8
1 green pepper
½ tsp. oregano
1 med. onion
2 Tbsp. basil
½C mushrooms
1 Tbsp. parsley
1 can Italian style zucchini
½C parmesan cheese
1 pkg. pepperoni
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 lg. can Italian style stewed tomatoes
Tobasco sauce to taste
¼C brown sugar
Garlic salt to taste
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Chop veggies chunky. Brown ground sausage with onion, green pepper and celery. Halve or quarter pepperoni. Combine all ingredients. Add water if necessary. Simmer one hour.