Italian Sausage Minestrone Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Minestrone Recipe
Ingredients: 1 lb bulk italian sausage; 2 large carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 7 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (14-1/2 oz each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp italian seasoning; 1 tbsp tomato paste; additional ingredients:; 1 cup ditalini or other small pasta; shredded or shaved parmesan cheese