# Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup

Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup is a cozy, creamy soup perfect for warming up on a cold day.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEjI0QnMAJJ/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/969b85e3-83b1-4a75-b6ea-fc0a101abd65
- Extracted: 2025-01-09

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