white bean shit

disclaimer: i did not name this recipe. my mother did, and as she invented the recipe, the name stuck. it is much more delicious than it sounds.

serves: 8-10 as a side dish; would go really well with the chicken dish mluby posted recently.

1 white or yellow onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 zucchini, cut into smallish chunks
1 (16 ounce?) can chunked-up tomatoes
1 (same size) can white beans
1 lb. orzo, most of the way cooked and drained
2 c. chicken or beef bullion/stock

saute onion and garlic in olive oil with herbs until translucent. add zucchini chunks and cook on medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally. add tomatoes (with liquid) and beans (drained, rinsed, drained), and then add the orzo and bullion. stir and cover. simmer 10 minutes or so, add salt and pepper to taste. if orzo is not sufficiently tender, add more stock or just water. serve with grated parmesan if desired.