Ham and Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 12 ounce package

variety dried seven-bean mix

Cooking spray

1 cup

chopped onion (1 medium)

4 cups

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

garlic cloves, minced

1 cup

chopped carrot (about 2)

1 cup

chopped celery (3 ribs)

1 cup

chopped green bell pepper

1 cup

chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tbsp

chopped fresh basil

1 tbsp

chopped fresh oregano

1 tbsp

chopped fresh thyme

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

smoked ham hock (about 4 ounces)

1 14 ounce can

crushed tomatoes, undrained

bay leaf

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice