Minestrone Soup with Italian Sausage

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1 pkg. Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 med. carrots, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch

1 med. onion, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch

3 cups cabbage, finely shredded

2 med. zucchini, halved lengthwise then 1/4 inch slices

1 large Idaho potato, peeled and diced, 1/4 inch

48 oz. chicken broth

14.5 oz. beef broth

3 tbsp. tomato paste

1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped and divided

2 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. course ground black pepper

Salt, to taste

1 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans

4 ripe roma tomatoes

1/2 cup pasta, small size, short macaroni or mini bowtie, uncooked

*Freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish