Tortellini and Italian Sausage Soup

1 lb. Italian sausage

2 cloves garlic

1 cup water (may need to add more later)

1 cup thinly sliced carrots

1 tsp. oregano

1 ½ cup sliced zucchini

1 cup coarsely chopped onions
5 or more cups beef broth

1 can cut-up tomatoes

8 oz. can tomato sauce

12 oz. cheese tortellini 

Grated parmesan cheese

Brown sausage in large pot with onions and garlic.  Drain grease. Add beef broth, water, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, and tomato sauce.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered at least 30 minutes.  Skim fat.  Stir in zucchini and tortellini, simmer covered 30-40 min.  Sprinkle parmesan cheese on each serving.