MEATBALL MINESTRONE - Stefano Faita

Ingredients

• 15 ml (1 tbsp) Stefano extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 125 ml (½ cup) celery, diced
• 125 ml (½ cup) carrots, diced
• 250 ml (1 cup) butternut squash, cubed
• 730 ml (3 cups) Swiss chard, chopped
• 400 ml (about 1 2/3 cups) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 900 ml (1 container) of low sodium chicken stock, or homemade
• 300 ml (1/2 a jar) Stefano Tomato Basil sauce
• 450 g (1 package) Stefano classic meatballs (classic or pesto)
• Grated pecorino, to garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste