Light Pesto White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 400 g white beans, drained
• 150 g roasted peppers, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 150 g spinach
• 250 g orzo
• 800 ml light stock
• 30 ml basil pesto and 30 ml water
• 15 ml chopped basil
• 15 ml olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

Method

1. Step 1

   Heat 15 ml olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.

2. Step 2

   Add 150 g roasted peppers, sliced and cook it for 3 minutes until softened.

3. Step 3

   Add 2 garlic cloves, minced, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Step 4

   Add 400 g white beans, drained, 150 g spinach, 250 g orzo, 800 ml light stock, and 30 ml basil pesto and 30 ml water and bring the soup to a simmer.

5. Step 5

   Cook the soup until the vegetables and starch are tender and the broth is flavorful.

6. Step 6

   Taste the soup and season it with salt and black pepper.

7. Step 7

   Ladle the soup into bowls and finish it with 15 ml chopped basil.