Hearty Minestrone with Spicy Sausage and Beans


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3/4 pound spicy Italian sausage, without casings 3 ribs celery, sliced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (leave out if broth is not low-sodium) 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or Long Run Mineral Broth 3 zucchinis (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 can (14.5 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (if you have a leftover Parmesan rind, simmer it in the soup)

Optional: 3 cups chopped kale or spinach in the last 10 minutes of simmering


 * 1) Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, using