1 lb of mild Italian Sausage, casing removed
2 tablespoons butter
1 sweet onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup chicken broth + 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
6 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 ounce) diced plum tomatoes
2 cans (15 ounce) of white kidney beans, rinsed, soaked, precooked for 10 minutes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sweet basil
3 bay leaves, discard before serving
2 heaping tablespoons of parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mini shell pasta
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Optional:
Parmesan grated over top
Parsley