1. Remove and discard casings from the sausage. 2. In a large Dutch oven, brown sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 Tablespoon drippings in the pan. Set sausage aside. 3. Add onion and garlic to the drippings in the pan; cook, stirring constantly, until onion is tender. 4. Add sausage, beef broth, carrots, tomato, zucchini, bell pepper, tomato sauce, water, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring well. 5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes. 6. Add tortellini and parsley, stirring well. 7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Adjust spices to taste. 8. Ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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