Minestrone with Italian Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk 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 (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese