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Minestrone with Sausage

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Here's what you need:
2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
1/2 pound carrots, peeled and chopped into coins
2 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
1/4 head cabbage, shredded
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaf, whole
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley flakes
3 teaspoons beef soup base
10 cups water
2 15 oz. cans cannelini beans
1 cup dried pasta, shells
Parmesan cheese for topping  


Here's how to make it:

In a large nonstick skillet, brown sausage over medium heat, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. When it is browned on all sides, set aside to drain on paper towels. 

In a soup pot, cook the onion in the olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and zucchini and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cabbage, garlic, basil, pepper, bay leaves and parsley and stir to combine.

Add the beef base, water and cooked sausage. Simmer for 30 minutes over medium low heat, then raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the dry pasta and white beans. Cook until the pasta is done, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve, or reduce heat to low and simmer until read to eat. 

Serve each bowl topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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