White Bean and Ham Soup

I love soup!  They're easy, tasty and usually healthy for you!  

serves 6-8

2 cans great northern beans
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed smoked ham
2-3 carrots chopped
2 celery stalks chopped
1 large onion chopped
fresh thyme sprigs
salt and pepper




Brown the celery, onion and carrots in 1-2 TB olive oil in dutch oven on medium heat about 10 minutes.  Add broth, ham, beans and a small hand full of fresh thyme sprigs.  Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes before serving.  Enjoy with fresh baguette.