Sausage Bean Soup

3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 15 ounces can butter beans, rinse and drain

1 15 ounces can black beans, rinse and drain

14 ounces beef broth

1 14 ounces can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 tablespoon fresh minced basil

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and garlic until the sausage is browned; drain.

Add beans, broth, tomatoes and basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.