Warm Belly Orzo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can beef broth or chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup finely sliced carrot (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Bring broth, water, butter, salt and pepper to a simmer.

2. 2

   Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes. If not using carrots skip this step.

3. 3

   Stir in orzo and allow to cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occassionally to prevent clumping of the pasta.

4. 4

   If you are adding any extras like cooked meat, onions or other vegetables, add during the last five minutes of cooking in order to heat them through. Pour into a big bowl and dig in!