Gather the players: Orzo, Mushrooms, and Chicken Broth
Put a pat of butter in the saucepan let it melt, then add the mushrooms and saute'. The Brits say a "nub" of butter, but in the US, we say a pat of butter. Just a bit of trivia!
Add the mushrooms to the saucepan. I used three button mushrooms for this recipe.
After the mushrooms have cooked a bit and become tender, add in 1/2 cup of orzo.
Get 1 cup of chicken broth or stock ready.
Pour the chicken broth over the orzo and mushrooms in the saucepan.
Simmer uncovered. Meanwhile slice a few scallions which will be added in.
Stir occassionally so the orzo won't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Add in a bit more chicken stock if it looks sticky.
After the orzo simmers for about 9 - 12 minutes, it will be tender. Taste this along the way so the pasta will be done to your liking -- be careful not to get it overdone or it will be mushy. Not good for orzo or any pasta!
We had this as a side dish tonight with baked venison and steamed green beans. What? Leftovers? OK, I will have this tomorrow as a snack!
