Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup

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
• 1/2 bunch kale
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 1/2 cup whole milk or canned full fat coconut milk
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lemon