Cook the chicken and pull all the meat from the bones. This can be done a day ahead of time. I did mine in a crockpot for ease.
Save the stock for the soup.
Add some olive oil to the bottom of a soup pan and cook the onions, carrots, and celery until translucent.
Add in the stock, the chicken meat, and the spices, including the bay leaves.
Next, add in the kale or whichever green you selected.
Cover the pot and bring it all to a boil.
Once it has all cooked together by boiling for 10 minutes or so, add the meatballs and reduce to low and simmer. Keep the pot covered.
Simmer for at least one hour.
Do not add the pasta until you are ready to serve.