Hearty Kale Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 medium onion
3-4 cloves garlic         
3 medium carrots       
3 stalks celery
2 15oz. cans red kidney beans
1 28oz. can diced tomatoes
1 Tsp basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme
Salt & Pepper to taste
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups packed kale

Directions:

1. Dice vegetables and set aside
2. Remove stems from Kale and chop
3. In med. Stock pot heat oil over med/high heat
4. Add garlic, onion, herbs, salt and pepper cook 3-4 mins
5. Add carrots and celery cook additional 2-3 mins
6. Add tomatoes, beans, chicken stock and kale. Stir together and bring to a boil
7. Reduce heat to medium. Boil low until vegetables are tender approx. 25mins