Minestrone with Italian Sausage - Polidori Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound Polidori Mild Italian Sausage
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 large carrots (chopped)
• 2 celery ribs (chopped)
• 1 medium leek (white portion only) (chopped)
• 1 medium zucchini (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 cans tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic (diced tomatoes)
• 3 cups cabbage (shredded)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup small pasta shells (uncooked)
• 1 can garbanzo beans or chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated)