Ingredients
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1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/2 cup onion, chopped
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2 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (6 ounces)
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1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
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salt and pepper
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1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot (1 small)
Instructions
- Melt butter in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic, onion and carrot in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrot and onion are tender.
- Stir in broth, orzo and spinach.
- Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occassionally until broth is absorbed.
- Stir in salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.