1 lb. Italian sweet sausage
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 c. diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tbsp. crushed basil
2 (1 lb.) cans pear tomatoes, chopped & undrained
2 sm. zucchini, sliced
2 (10 3/4 oz.) beef bouillon
1 1/2 c. water
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 tsp. salt, optional
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (1 lb.) can Great Northern beans, undrained

Slice sausage 1/2 inch slices, brown in olive oil in soup pot. Add onions, garlic, carrots and basil, cook for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except beans, bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add beans with liquid, cook 20 minutes more.