Tortellini Soup

1 lb. mild Italian sausage (I use ground turkey sausage, available in 1 lb. pkgs. from Wal-Mart)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. water
2 (13 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
1/2 c. apple juice (or just more broth)
3 carrots, sliced
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 c. sliced zucchini (optional)
4 T. dried parsley (or fresh chopped)
8 oz. frozen or refrigerated tortellini

Fresh grated Parmesan for garnish

Brown sausage. Drain and add onion and garlic, cook until tender. Add water, broth, juice, carrots, tomatoes, basil, oregano. zucchini, parsley. Simmer 30 min. Add tortellini last 5-10 min and cook until tender, but not soggy. Garnish with Parmesan

I just tried this recipe for the first time last night and it had delicious flavor.