Simple Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken sausage (spicy or mild Italian)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) canchopped zucchini with Italian-style tomato sauce
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans
• 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can carrots, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
• 3 cups V8 vegetable juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces small shell pasta
• 12 cup parmesan cheese, shredded