Hearty Minestrone

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 links beef sausages
• 1 None onion, finely chopped
• 2 None garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 None carrot, chopped
• 1 None zucchini, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 cups finely shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup small shell pasta or other small soup pasta
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• None None Crusty bread, to serve

1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large saucepan on high heat. Brown sausages for 2-3 mins, turning. Cool slightly. Slice and set aside.
2. Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in pan on high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 2-3 mins until tender. Add celery, carrot and zucchini and saute for 4-5 mins until tender.
3. Return sausages to pan. Add stock, tomatoes and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 mins. Stir in beans, cabbage and pasta. Simmer for 8-10 mins or until pasta is tender. Stir in parsley. Serve with crusty bread.

olive oil, links beef sausages, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, zucchini, vegetable, tomatoes, cannellini beans, cabbage, shell pasta, parsley, crusty bread

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