2 lbs. bulk pork sausage
4 c. water
2 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, undrained & chopped
2 med. onions, chopped
2 med. potatoes, peeled & cubed
1/2 c. chopped green peppers
1 lg. bay leaf
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper

Brown sausage stirring to crumble; drain off drippings. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer one hour. Remove bay leaf before serving.

I also add 1 lb. of smoked sausage after I heat it up. I heat it up in a pan. I cut the smoked sausage in 1 inch slices, fry in pan and add to pot right before serving to heat it through and mix good with chowder.