A white bowl filled with creamy orzo pasta is studded with caramelized onions in rich hues of amber. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of green. Melted Gruyère cheese strings slightly as you lift a forkful, promising a mouthful of joy.

Bistro Onion Orzo

Name: Bistro Onion Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Onion, 2 Thinly sliced; Orzo pasta, 1 cup Uncooked; Vegetable broth, 2.5 cups; Garlic, 2 cloves Minced; Gruyère cheese, 1 cup Grated; Parsley, 1 tablespoon Freshly chopped; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; White wine, 1/2 cup; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style French

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 19, 2025

Introducing 'Bistro Onion Orzo', a unique spin on French Onion Soup meeting cozy pasta hug. Our special recipe combines the heartiness of caramelized onions and the comforting indulgence of pasta, making it a vibrant, delicious, and Instagram-worthy main course.

Ingredients (for 2)

Onion - 2 - Thinly sliced
Orzo pasta - 1 cup - Uncooked
Vegetable broth - 2.5 cups
Garlic - 2 cloves - Minced
Gruyère cheese - 1 cup - Grated
Parsley - 1 tablespoon - Freshly chopped
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
White wine - 1/2 cup
Salt - To taste
Black pepper - To taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🧅🔥

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and salt, cooking until they're deeply caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍳🧄⏱️

Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute, infusing the onion mixture with a lovely garlic flavor.
Step 3 - 🍳🍷🔄

Deglaze the pan with white wine, stirring until the wine has almost fully evaporated.
Step 4 - 🍳🍝🥄

Add the uncooked orzo to the pan, stirring to coat it in the deliciously savory onion and garlic mixture.
Step 5 - 🍳🥣🔁

Pour in the vegetable broth gradually, simmering and stirring often until the orzo is fully cooked and creamy.
Step 6 - 🧀🥄🔄

Off heat, stir in the grated Gruyère until it's fully melted and combined, creating a wonderfully cheesy orzo dish.
Step 7 - 🧂⚫️👌

Season your dish with freshly ground black pepper and more salt if needed.
Step 8 - 🥣🌿🍽️

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a great color contrast and a pop of fresh flavor.

Additional

This delightful pasta dish is a smart fusion of a classic French soup and a comforting pasta meal. Want to add a non-vegetarian twist? Try adding in some crispy pancetta or lardons. For a vegan take, swap out the cheese for a vegan cheese alternative and use vegan white wine.