BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP
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: Prepare…