Steamed Rice

Ingredients

• ["1 cup uncooked long-grain rice", "2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or a combination)", "1 small onion, chopped", "2 2 cups vegetable broth (preferred) or 2 cups very hot tap water", "1 teaspoon salt (decrease or delete if chicken broth is salted, required with water)", "Variation (additional)", "1/2 cup orzo pasta or 1/2 cup broken up spaghetti (in 1/2\" pieces)""