Foryoueats: Easy Orzo Risotto

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion (peeled and minced)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 quart reduced sodium chicken broth (warmed slightly or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup water
• 16 ounces orzo pasta
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
• Juice and zest from ½ lemon (optional)