Zuppa Du Jour - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped (try Lean Turkey Bacon)
2 cups onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped small
1 cup mushroom, chopped
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
5 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup orzo pasta (or other small pasta)

Preparation

In a large stock pot, cook bacon until most of fat rendered. Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, mushrooms and cook until onions transparent.
Add red pepper flakes, oregano, basil and salt and pepper.
Add chicken stock and stewed tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, and add pasta.
Cook until al dente.
Check for seasoning and adjust if needed.