Carrot Orzo

Name: Carrot Orzo
Ingredients: 8 ounces carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups); 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; Garnish: carrot curls

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Garnish: carrot curls

Directions

1

Process carrots in a food processor 15 seconds or until finely chopped.
2

Combine 2 1/2 cups water and broth in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until very hot.
3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. Add orzo and garlic, and cook 1 minute.
4

Slowly stir hot broth mixture, salt, and pepper into orzo mixture. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
5

Stir in Parmesan cheese, chives, and thyme until blended. Serve orzo immediately. Garnish, if desired.