Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 28 oz canned white beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 lbs ham hock
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3/4 cup diced carrot
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock