Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan

Another of our quick and cheap go-to meals. The kids love this. LG ate 3 bowls full last night!!

2T unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound orzo
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
10 ounces frozen peas
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)

Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add onion and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onion has softened and is beginning to brown (about 5 minutes.) Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add orzo and cook, stirring frequently with heatproof spatula, until most of the orzo is lightly browned and golden, 5-6 minutes. Off heat, add vermouth and chicken broth. Return skillet to medium-high heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes. With rubber spatula, stir in peas, parmesan, and black pepper to taste. Let stand off heat until peas are heated through, about 2 minutes; adjust seasoning with salt and serve!