Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup | Eat to Thrive

Ingredients

• 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
• red pepper flakes
• 2 cups dry whole wheat orzo pasta
• 10 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can white beans
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 bunch kale or 5 oz of spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 3/4 can lite coconut milk or cashew cream (1 part cashews + 1 part water)
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• zest and juice of 1 lemon