Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 1 ham hock (or ham bone)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions: