Minestrone With Italian Sausage

• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium leek (white portion only)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. In soup kettle, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the carrots, celery, leek and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add zucchini and green beans; cook 2 minutes longer.
4. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat; cover, simmer for 45 minutes.
7. Return to a boil, stir in garbanzo beans, pasta and parsley.
8. Cook for 6-9 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
9. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

italian sausage, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, zucchini, green beans, beef broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano, pepper, garbanzo beans, shell pasta, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minestrone-with-italian-sausage-212535 (may not work)