1. Brown sausage in oil in large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat until browned but not cooked through. Remove sausage; cut into 16 pieces. 2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrot and garlic to saucepan; saute 3 minutes to soften. Gradually add water, broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil and thyme, breaking up tomatoes. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add orzo and sausage; simmer, covered, 10 minutes until sausage is cooked and orzo is tender. Season with salt and pepper.