Italian Wedding Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves cut into thin strips
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 small yellow onion, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper, plus more, to taste
• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained