Tortellini Soup II

6 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

5 cups water

1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

4 tomatoes, diced

2 cups cheese tortellini

3 cups shredded cabbage

In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the sausage for 5 minutes, or until browned and crumbly. Pour in the water, stewed tomatoes, basil, onion soup mix and fresh tomatoes.

Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the tortellini and cabbage. Simmer for 10 more minutes.