lucca's italian chili

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound italian pork sausage, mix to your liking between hot & sweet
• 1 - onion, chopped
• 1 - green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 - celery ribs, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more if you wish
• 35 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 - can white kidney beans
• 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
• 8 ounces mushrooms, fresh & sliced
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 pound pepperoni slices, cut in half
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• - italian cheese for topping