Creamy Chicken Orzo

Source: The Modern Proper (adapted)

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

3 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)

3 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)

2 teaspoons minced garlic

8 cups water

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon base

1 rotisserie chicken, chopped

1 pound orzo

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

thyme and parsley, to taste

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery, and cook for 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the water and bouillon base and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and orzo. Reduce the heat to medium and add seasonings. Maintain a simmer until the orzo is cooked, the veggies are soft and most of the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

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