INGREDIENTS
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1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
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2 carrots, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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8 ounces dry white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed and picked over
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6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme, tied with a piece of kitchen twine
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1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage links (4 to 6 links)
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One 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 chunk Parmesan rind, optional, plus grated Parmesan, for serving
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1/2 cup ditalini pasta
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Crusty bread, for serving