INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
canola oil
1
medium yellow onion
2
medium carrots
4 cloves
garlic
1 1/2 cups
diced ham (use leftover holiday ham is available)
1 lb
dried navy beans
8 cups
chicken broth
1
large bay leaf
1 tsp
dried thyme
1 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
salt
ham bone from leftover whole cooked ham (OPTIONAL)