🌿 pesto orzo soup


Hi Reader,

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Craving something cozy that tastes like sunshine in a bowl?

Meet my vegan pesto orzo soup with white beans.

It’s bright, herby, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Use homemade or store-bought vegan pesto, and it's simple to make gluten-free with GF orzo.

A squeeze of lemon at the end really makes it sing.

Love and Veggies,

Amy

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