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Creamy Shrimp and Bean Lemon Pesto Soup

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Cooking Method:
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4-6 clove garlic (minced)
  • red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cup orzo pasta
  • 6 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 can white beans
  • 2 cup kale (finely shredded)
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat oil in stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and chili flakes and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add butter, then stir in orzo and cook until golden, 1-3 minutes.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    Stir in pesto, milk, parmesan, lemon juice and zest, and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, 4-5 minutes.