Foryoueats: Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

1 batch homemade vegan meatballs , or store-bought *see note

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion , diced

3 medium carrots , diced

2 stalks celery , diced

4-5 cloves garlic , minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 bay leaves

10 cups vegetable broth , low sodium

¾ cup acini de pepe pasta

1 teaspoon salt , more to taste

Fresh cracked pepper , to taste

2 cups kale , chopped (sub spinach)

Vegan Italian Wedding Soup