Comforting Italian Pastina (Quick and Easy) - chefmelt

Ingredients

• ½ cup diced onion
• 4 tbsp butter (split)
• 1 cup orzo or pastina
• ½ cup diced celery
• ½ cup diced carrot
• 4 cups chicken broth (from bones)
• 1 minced garlic clove
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 well-whisked egg (optional)
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp turmeric