In a large stock pot over medium high heat, add butter. Once melted add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, salt pepper, thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, and paprika. Saute for 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth and chicken. Bring to boil and let boil for 15 minutes.
Remove chicken and cut into chunks, set aside.
Add potatoes to pot.
Remove ½ cup of broth to a glass mug or bowl. Whisk in corn starch until completely dissolved (will be sludge-like). Return to the pot and stir in. Return to chicken to the pot and add beans. Then reduce heat to medium and continue to cook another 20 minutes.
Remove pot from direct heat and stir in kale. Let sit for five minutes before serving.