2 medium onions

2 carrots, diced

2 celery ribs, diced

1 T olive oil

 ½ t minced garlic

4 C chicken broth

10 oz tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

½ C frozen peas

1 bay leaf

½ t basil and thyme

¼ t cumin and pepper

¼ - ½ t hot pepper sauce

½ C uncooked orzo

2 C cooked diced turkey

1 T minced fresh cilantro

In a large soup pot, sauté  the onions, celery, and carrots until tender.  Add the remaining ingredients to the vegetables, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 min.

This recipe is brought to you from the kitchen of the Latigo Dude Ranch.