Put raw chicken in a Stockport. Fill with enough water to almost cover the chicken. Throw in 2 bay leaves. Boil until the chicken starts falling off the bone.
Put dry beans in a separate pot. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let sit for an hour. Drain and rinse.
Remove the chicken from the pot. Let cool. Pour beans into the broth. Cut onion and add to broth. Cook on medium for 1 hour.
Remove chicken from bones. Add pieces to the broth and beans. Add salt and pepper.
Break linguine noodles into small pieces and throw in the pot with peas and carrots. Continue cooking for 15 minutes.