Supergreen soup

Because I RESIGNED FROM MY JOB and I'm VERY HAPPY and there's MORE TIME TO MAKE FOOD that is GOOD FOR MY SOUL x

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 tsp. Kosher salt

1 1/4 c. celery

1/2 c. shallots

1/4 c. garlic

8 c. vegetable or chicken broth

3 c. broccoli

3 c. sliced spinach

1 c. sliced mushrooms

1 c. orzo

basil pesto

Directions

1. In an 8-quart saucepot, heat olive oil on medium. Add salt, celery, shallots, and garlic. Cook 8 minutes or until golden, stirring.
2. Add broth and broccoli. Heat to simmering on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add spinach, mushrooms and orzo. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until starches and veggies are softened.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in basil pesto to taste.