This recipe makes quite a bit.  Everyone I've prepared it for loves it.  You can easily cut the recipe in half.

Servings: 8
 

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2  onions, chopped
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
 salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.  Sauté onion and mushrooms until golden brown, about 10 minutes.  Pour in broth and bring to a boil.  Stir in orzo; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in walnuts.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.