Mushroom Orzo Pasta In Asiago Thyme Sauce

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

3 tbsp

unsalted butter

16 oz

white button mushrooms (sliced)

shallot (minced (1/3-1/2 cup))

garlic cloves (minced)

1 tbsp

reduced sodium soy sauce

2 cups

uncooked orzo pasta

4 cups

low sodium chicken broth

1 tsp

Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp

EACH dried parsley, dried thyme

1/4 tsp

EACH salt, pepper

3 oz

Cream Cheese (softened)

1 cup

freshly grated Asiago cheese ((see note)**)

1 cup

frozen petite peas (thawed)

1/4 cup

milk (plus more as needed)

1/2 cup

pine nuts

Freshly cracked salt and pepper