Minestrone Soup

1 lb mild Italian Sausage
1 cup coarsly chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, sliced
5 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
2 cups canned diced tomatoes (juice and all)
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 tsp Italian spice
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
8 oz. shell pasta
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

parmesan cheese

Brown sausage, garlic, and onion in large soup pan. Drain grease. Add beef broth, water, tomatoes, carrots, spices, and tomato sauce. Bring to boil, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Add zucchini, pasta, beans, and bell pepper. Simmer for another 45 minutes. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top when serving.