Vegetarian Paella

Name: Vegetarian Paella
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 carrot (sliced); 1 bell pepper (yellow or green, diced); 1 yellow onion (minced); 6 oz. spicy Italian vegetarian sausage (chopped (OPTIONAL)); 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 cups medium-grain rice (uncooked); 1 quart vegetable broth; 1 (14-oz) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (14-oz) can quartered artichoke hearts1 (14-oz) can white kidney beans; 1 tbsp. orange zest; 1 tbsp. paprika; 1 tsp. saffron; 1 tsp. oregano; 1 tbsp. rosemary (or one sprig); 1 bay leaf; 1 (8-oz) can peas; 2 tsp. salt (OPTIONAL); lemon juice to taste