Ham Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

onion (diced)

large carrot (peeled and diced)

1/2 cup

finely chopped celery

4 cloves

garlic (minced)

2 cups

shredded cooked ham

1 qt

chicken stock or broth ((you can use beef))

bay leaves ((or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme))

3 tbsp

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

4 15 ounce cans

white beans (cannellini beans) -- no salt added, (keep the liquid)

1/2 tsp

black pepper

salt, (if needed)