Ingredients

2tbspsunsalted butter

1yellow oniondiced

2carrotsdiced

2stalkscelerydiced

1tspkosher salt

½tspblack peppercoarse ground

3clovesgarlicminced

3cupshamdiced

45ozwhite Cannellini beansdrained and rinsed

1sprigfresh thyme

½tspdried rosemary

2bay leaves

4cupschicken broth

Preparation

Add the butter to a large dutch oven over medium heat with your onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper.

Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent.

Add in the garlic and stir well, cooking for 1 minute.

Add in the ham, cannelini beans, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves and chicken broth and stir well.

On medium-high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.