1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
1 lg. onion, diced
1 lb. can tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (13 3/4 oz.) can beef broth
2 c. water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 lb. can garbonzo beans
1 lb. can kidney or pinto beans
2 med. size zucchini, sliced
1/2 tsp. basil

Brown sausage, breaking up into small pieces. Drain. Cook onions until transparent. Put sausage and onions in large kettle. Add tomatoes, water, broth, bouillon cubes, and basil. Drain beans and add to soup. Bring to boil. Simmer and cook 1/2 hour. Add zucchini and cook another 15 minutes. Serve with rated Parmesan cheese.