Ingredients

• 1 large brown onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (I use bottled)
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped & undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage