Potato, Rice, and Sausage Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup whole canned Italian tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups chopped Savoy cabbage
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper or hot pepper flakes
• 1/2 pound Italian sweet sausages
• 1/2 cup rice
• Grated Parmesan cheese or extra virgin olive oil, for garnish