Tortellini Soup - Better Than Bouillon

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1.5 pounds bulk mild Italian sausage
• 8 cups water
• .25 cup Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
• 1 can (5.5-ounce) spicy tomato juice
• 1 can (28-ounce) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1.25 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 box (9-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well (squeeze thawed spinach in paper towels, to remove excess water)
• 1 package (9-ounce) fresh or frozen cheese tortellini (do not thaw if frozen)
• grated Parmesan cheese for garnish