Minestrone with Italian Sausage

Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage

1 large onion, chopped

2 large carrots, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 medium leek (white part only), chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut in 1/2 inch pieces

2 cans (14.5 oz) tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic

3 cups shredded cabbage

1/2 cup uncooked shell pasta

1 tsp basil

1 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp pepper

1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans or chick peas, drained

3 TBSP parsley

1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook sausage and onion. Stir in carrots, celery, leek and garlic for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and green beans, stir for 2 minutes. Then stir in the broth, tomatoes, cabbage, and spices. Bring to a boil Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Return to boil, add beans and parsley and pasta. Cook for 6-9 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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