Quick "Feel Better" Soup

• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and rough chopped
• 2-3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 celery stalks
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 28 oz can organic tomatoes
• 1 box organic low salt chicken stock/broth
• 1/2 lb whole wheat rotelli pasta
• 3/4 lb broccoli florets
• 1 can cannelini or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 bunch of swiss chard, roughly chopped
• Water as needed
• 3 Tbsp prepared pesto
• sea salt and ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat large soup pot over high heat. When hot, add olive oil and immediately add onions, celery, and carrots. Saute a few minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and basil. Cook another couple minutes, until veggies are starting to look shiny and partially cooked. Don't burn garlic.