Orzo with Porcini

Ingredients

• 4 oz dried porcini mushrooms
• 4 1/2 cups water or 1 can chicken broth and water to total 4 1/2 cups
• 1 lg. onion chopped
• 2-3 Tbs. butter
• 1 1/2 cups Orzo pasta
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder or garlic paste
• parsley or parmesan to serve