Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sweet sausage
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tsp. basil or Italian seasoning
2 small zucchini, sliced
1 can Italian pear tomatoes, chopped (undrained)
2 cans beef broth or 3 bouillon cubes and 1 1/2 c. water
2 c. finely shredded cabbage
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (1 lb.) can Great Northern beans
fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Slice sausage about 1/2-inch thick and brown in oil.
Drain most of oil off.
Add onions, garlic, carrots and spices.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Add zucchini, tomatoes with liquid, bouillon, cabbage, salt and pepper.
Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about an hour.
Add beans with the liquid and cook another 20 minutes.
Serves 8.
Enjoy!