Minestrone Grande

Name: Minestrone Grande
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups prechopped onion; 2 cups prechopped celery; 2 cups baby carrots, halved; 2 tablespoons preminced oil-packed garlic; 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 pound thick boneless ham steak, cut into 1/2 cubes; 1 can (15 ounces) diced Italian-seasoned tomatoes; 10 cups chicken broth; 1/2 bag (1/2 pound) prechopped kale (4 cups); 3 cups cooked orzo