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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.