Easy Chunky Tomato Sauce

Name: Easy Chunky Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 2-3 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 2 carrots (finely chopped); 2 stalks celery (finely chopped); 2 32 ounce cans crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 bay leaves