Toby's Orzo

Name: Toby's Orzo
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth, plus water to make 2 cups; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (preferably Kikkoman); 1 envelope dehydrated onion soup mix; 8 -12 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or 1 Tbsp each); 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 14 cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped,more to taste; 1 can water chestnut, rinsed under very hot water,drained,and thinly sliced; 14 cup thinly sliced scallion (green onions); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed and patted dry; 14 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; salt & freshly ground black pepper

15 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth, plus water to make 2 cups
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (preferably Kikkoman)
1 envelope dehydrated onion soup mix
8 -12 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or 1 Tbsp each)
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
14 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped,more to taste
1 can water chestnut, rinsed under very hot water,drained,and thinly sliced
14 cup thinly sliced scallion (green onions)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed and patted dry
14 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Thoroughly mix chicken broth, water, soy sauce, and onion soup mix, and set aside.
2

Saute mushrooms in 1 Tbsp olive oil over high heat until they give up their moisture and most of it has evaporated.
3

Add to broth mixture.
4

In same pan, heat butter and/or olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
5

Add orzo, and stir to coat with oil.
6

Saute, stirring almost constantly, until pasta just begins to brown.
7

Add onion and garlic, and continue to saute until onion is translucent and some pasta grains are very lightly browned.
8

Add chicken broth mixture, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 6-7 minutes, until pasta is partially cooked but still fairly firm.
9

Taste, and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
10

Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray or grease with a little olive oil.
11

Transfer pasta and all remaining ingredients to casserole, toss to thoroughly combine, cover with foil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
12

Uncover, and bake for 10 minutes longer.
13

This doubles nicely for a larger group, but add about an extra 1/2 cup of broth or water to the liquid.