Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook up the butter with a little bit of garlic.
  2. 2Add the orzo to the pan and let it get a little bit toasted.
  3. 3Add the broth, white beans, and kale.
  4. 4Stir in some basil pesto until the orzo is tender.
  5. 5Serve with parmesan cheese on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can canned white beans
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 0.5 bunch kale
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto
  • 0.5 cup whole milk or canned full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon

Equipment

potwooden spoon