Orzo makes a quick alternative to risotto, no stirring for half an hour! The starch from the pasta makes a creamy sauce without the cream. Orzo is also great to use in a vegetable soup.

Drain and rinse the orzo under cold water until cool. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium soup pot, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chicken meatballs and cook over moderately high heat until ...

Use tongs or a spoon to remove the herb sprigs and discard. Add the orzo pasta and lemon zest to the broth. Cook the soup until pasta is fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour in the ...

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