Diane's Skinny Turkey Vegetable Soup

This soup is no "turkey".....it's got a great little KICK!

Ingredients:
2 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 Tbls Olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 c. water
1 can (10oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 bay leaf
4 tsp. chicken bouillon granules (sodium free)
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (optional)
1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast

Preparation:
In a large saucepan, saute onions, carrots, celery and red pepper in oil until tender.  Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer.  Stir in water, tomatoes, peas, bay leaf, bouillon, basil, thyme, cumin pepper and pepper sauce.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Cook Orzo according to package directions; drain.  Stir Orzo and turkey into soup; heat through.  Discard bay leaf.