Creamy Orzo with Sausage and Vegetables

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

3 cloves

garlic (, minced)

1/2

large onion (, chopped)

1/2

large zucchini (, sliced into rounds and then quartered)

1/4

large red bell pepper (, diced)

1/2 cup

white button mushrooms (, sliced)

sausages ((we like to use chicken sausages or half of a turkey polska kielbasa), sliced and then quartered)

1 1/2 cups

orzo pasta

2 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

7 oz

diced tomatoes ((canned))

1 tbsp

heavy whipping cream

salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)