Spicy Cabbage and Rice Soup | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot Italian sausage links, casings removed
• 1 medium head green cabbage (about 4 cups), diced
• 1/2 cup white rice
• 1 carrot, minced
• 1 celery stalk, minced
• 1/2 yellow onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4-5 cups chicken stock
• 1 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• Cracked black pepper, for garnish
• Parmesan cheese, for garnish