Italian White Bean & Orzo Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

uncooked orzo pasta

1/2

white or yellow onion, diced

2 tbsp

butter

1 tbsp

minced garlic

6 cups

chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

3 cups

water

1 1/2 tbsp

Italian seasoning

1 15 ounce can

diced tomatoes, drained

1 can

cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 can

white navy beans, drained and rinsed

salt and pepper

optional: 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes