Spring Pesto Soup

Name: Spring Pesto Soup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 dozen asparagus, woody ends removed and chopped into approx. 1/2 inch slices; 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen if not available; I just scored organic fresh ones at Costco); 4 cups baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped; 4 ounces fresh basil, stems removed and also roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional); extra salt and pepper to taste