Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup
Kind of like creamy risotto, kind of like soup, wholesome and comforting...20 mins and so DELICIOUS!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 4 -6 cloves garlic, smashed
- red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can white beans
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 bunch kale, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup whole milk or canned full fat coconut milk
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
Steps
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1. Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and chili flakes and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Drop in the butter, then stir in the orzo. Cook until golden, 1-3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the beans and kale. Season with salt and pepper. If you have one, add a parmesan rind. Simmer 8-10 minutes until the orzo is al dente, stirring often. It should become very creamy.2. Stir in the pesto, milk, parmesan, and lemon, cook another few minutes until warmed through. 3. Divide the orzo and broth among bowls and add additional parmesan and black pepper. I like to add some fresh dill, parsley, or basil too!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (7% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| extra virgin olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| shallot | 1 | - | - |
| -6 cloves garlic | 4 | - | - |
| red pepper flakes | - | - | - |
| salted butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| dry orzo pasta | 2 cups | - | - |
| low sodium chicken or vegetable broth | 6 cups | - | - |
| white beans | 1 can | - | - |
| kosher salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
| kale | 0.5 bunch | - | - |
| basil pesto | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| whole milk or canned full fat coconut milk | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| grated parmesan cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| zest and juice of 1 lemon | 1 l | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 35.000 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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