Italian Bean and Kale Soup

If you want a hearty soup that you can make out of things in your pantry, this Italian Bean and Kale Soup is the thing for you.

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, sliced
4 oz pancetta, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp each dried thyme, oregano and basil
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 large bunch fresh kale, stems removed and coarsely chopped
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:
Heat oil in pot and add onions and carrot
and cook until the onions are translucent.
Add the pancetta and garlic and cook until
the pancetta is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, the tomatoes,
the herbs and the stock, stirring to mix.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
Add the kale and beans and cook
until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.