A hearty bowl of soup that is fiber rich. This soup will warm your insides on a cold day.
Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until tender. About 5 minutes.
Add in the celery, carrots, broth, ham bone, ham, navy beans, bay leaves and spices. Bring to a boil. Turn down the temperature and allow the soup to simmer for several hours.
When the beans are tender, remove the ham bone and pull off any remaining meat. Chop and add back to the pot.
Finally, add in the kale and the pasta. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the pasta is tender. Remove the bay leaves.
Note: For the quick soap method follow these directions. Sort and rinse the beans and put into a large pot. Cover with 2 inches of water. Bring the beans to a boil. Turn off the heat and let the beans soak for at least an hour. Drain the beans and they are ready to add to your soup.