Chicken & Orzo Noodle Soup

YOU NEED: 

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon butter

3 cans chicken broth

sliced carrots

1/2 cup chopped celery or zucchini

1 cup sliced chicken breast, or any leftover chicken

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Minced fresh parsley to taste

garlic and thyme, optional. 

1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water,  to thicken. 

MAKE: 

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add 1 can broth, carrot and celery; bring to a boil. 

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the chicken, orzo, pepper and remaining broth; return to a boil. 

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until orzo and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley

cheese and crackers!