Midwest Ham and Bean Soup

Step by stepInstructions

1. Soak the beans overnight, then drain.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the onion, carrots, and celery until soft, about 6 minutes; add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add the beans, ham bone or hocks, broth, thyme, bay leaves, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 1 1/2-2 hours until the beans are tender.
4. Remove the ham bone, pull off any meat, chop it, and return it to the pot. Discard the bone.
5. Simmer 15 minutes more until thick, season, and finish with parsley.