Creamy Mushroom Spinach Orzo

1. Add the olive oil to a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. When the oil is simmering, add the shallots and mushrooms. Saute, stirring every few minutes, or 8 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft and completely reduced in size. Stir in the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly. 2. Add the orzo, broth, and cream to the pot. Add salt to taste. 3. Cover the pot and simmer the orzo for 10 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes. After 10 minutes, uncover the orzo and stir in the spinach in handfuls. Continue to cook, stirring the pot every minute, for 5-8 more minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the spinach has wilted into the orzo. If you need to add a splash of extra broth to loosen the orzo up, you can do that. 4. When the orzo is fully cooked, add a squeeze of lemon juice and some black pepper.