Bean Soup With Kale without drippings

1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil 8 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 4 cups chopped raw kale 4 cups low-fat,[...]

1 cup dried dark red kidney beans 1 cup dried light red kidney beans 1 cup dried split peas 1 cup dried black-eyed peas 1 cup dried navy beans 1 cup brown[...]

1 cup ham , diced 1/4 cup onion , diced 1/4 cup celery , diced 1/4 cup carrot , diced 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1/2 tablespoon butter 1/2 tablespoon olive[...]