Italian Tortelli Soup

Ingredients:
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 C chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
5 C beef broth
1/2 C water
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or you can use canned)
1 C thinly sliced carrots
1/2 T fresh basil
1/2 t dried oregano
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 C sliced zucchini
8 oz frozen tortellini pasta
3 T chopped fresh parsley

Directions:
In a large pot brown sausage. Remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 T of the drippings. Saute onions and garlic in drippings. Stir in beef broth, water, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomatoe sauce, and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 mintues. Skim fat from soup. Stir in zucchini and parsley. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add tortellini during last 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.