In a large non-stick stock pot, brown chicken sausage for about 5 to 6 minutes. Put cooked sausage into a bowl.Heat olive oil in the empty stock pot. Add onion & saute 5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic & cook until fragrant, 1 minute.Add sliced roasted red peppers, bay leaves, & chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered with a vented lid for 15 minutes.Remove bay leaves. Bring mixture to a boil & add orzo pasta, dried parsley & browned sausage. Cook orzo for 10 minutes or according to the time specified on the package.Add basil & season to taste with salt & pepper. Serve hot with a sprinkle of shredded parmesan cheese, if desired.