Creamy Orzo With Parmesan And Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
salt
pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Microwave broth in bowl until steaming, about 2 minutes.
In separate bowl, microwave orzo, onion, garlic, and 1 T butter, stirring occasionally, until orzo is lightly toasted, 5-7 minutes.
Transfer hot orzo to slow cooker, immediately stir in wine, and let sit until wine is almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Stir in hot broth and 1/2 tsp salt.
Cover and cook until orzo is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours on HIGH.
Stir in peas and let sit until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan and remaining 2 T butter.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.