Ingredients:
Makes 12 servings ($1.38 each) Prep time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes 1 package (19.76 ounces) Johnsonville Italian Sausage Links 1 cup onion, chopped 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) Italian recipe stewed tomatoes 1 can (16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 3/4 cup black olives, sliced 1/4 cup cream sherry (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:
Grill Italian sausage according to package directions; cut into half-moon slices and set aside. In soup kettle, sauté onion, celery, sweet pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add sausage and remaining ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Serving suggestion: Sprinkle chili with grated Asiago, Romano or parmesan cheese.