Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup - Culinary Therapy

Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans of cannellini beans (Eden Organic Brand)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 bunch of kale, de-ribbed and cut into 1 inch ribbons
• 1 (28oz) jar or can of diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 inch piece of kombu
• 1 Tbsp collagen powder/bowl (Great Lakes)
• sea salt and pepper to taste