Four 14 1/2 ounce cans of beef broth
7 cups of water
1 pound of sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
One 9 ounce box of tortellini
One 9 ounce box of spinach tortellini
1/2 pound of cabbage, shredded
1 small green bell pepper, cored and diced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional