Name: Creamy Shrimp and Bean Lemon Pesto Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 4-6 clove garlic; red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cup orzo pasta; 6 cup vegetable broth; 1 can white beans; 2 cup kale; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 lb shrimp; 1 lemon

Creamy Shrimp and Bean Lemon Pesto Soup

Creamy Shrimp and Bean Lemon Pesto Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat oil in stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and chili flakes and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Add butter, then stir in orzo and cook until golden, 1-3 minutes.

Pour in broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the beans and kale. Simmer 8-10 minutes or until orzo is al dente, stirring often.

Stir in pesto, milk, parmesan, lemon juice and zest, and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, 4-5 minutes.

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