White Bean and Ham Soup

This is a simple hearty soup that is just perfect in cooler weather. This comes together quickly, but tastes like it has been simmering for hours.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  small onion, diced
• 4  cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans  small white beans, drained
• 3 (14 1/2ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1  large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped cooked ham
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the beans and broth and bring them to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. With a fork, mash about one-fourth of the beans, stirring well to slightly thicken the soup.
6. Add the tomato, ham, and thyme, and cook until the soup is heated through, about 5 minutes.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.