28 oz chicken broth

2 T butter or olive oil

½ t minced fresh garlic

1 ½ t oregano

½ t pepper

1/8 t cayenne

2 C uncooked orzo pasta

1 zucchini, diced

1 green or red pepper, diced

1 C frozen peas

¼ lb diced ham or kielbasa

1/3 C Parmesan

Bring first seven ingredients together in a good sized pot.  Boil for 3 minutes.  Stir in the next 4 items, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 7 minutes.  Stir in the Parmesan and serve.  Serves 6.

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