Quick Chili Soup

Ingredients

• 1/3 lb pork sausage (more if desired, Vegetarians may omit the sausage and add another can of beans) (optional)
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 2/3 - 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar