Garlicky Tortellini Soup

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Ingredients

2 tbs. unsalted butter
6 to 8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 quart homemade or low-salt chicken broth (make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth)
6 oz. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
14 oz. canned diced tomatoes, with their liquid
10 oz. kale, washed, thick spines removed and coarsely chopped; set aside
2 tablespoons jarred pesto
freshly grated parmigiano reggiano (recommend using the real deal here if possible)