Green Summer Minestrone with Pesto - Pompeian

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Pompeian Organic Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for serving
• 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 48-ounces chicken or vegetable broth
• 1-2 parmesan rinds (optional)
• 1 cup ditalini pasta, or another smaller pasta shape
• 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup green beans, 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup peas (frozen works)
• 2 small zucchini, cut lengthwise, and then sliced into half moons
• 4-6 kale leaves, ribs removed, and roughly chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• 2 cups fresh basil, no stems
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup Pompeian Organic Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Kosher salt to taste