Italian Sausage Soup | Soups & Pastas | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb. Italian sausage ((mild or hot as preferred))
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion ((1 medium))
• 1 cup diced carrots ((2 medium))
• 3/4 cup sliced celery ((2 ribs))
• 3/4 cup diced bell pepper ((1 small))
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic ((3 cloves))
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (then more as desired to thin)
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3/4 cup dry orzo pasta
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil ((optional))
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper