Promised Land CSA » Sausage soup with spinach and rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb. hot Italian sausage
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach, torn
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed into 2-3 inch pieces
• 9 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, with juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbs. tomato paste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese