Smoky Ham and Bean Soup - BBQ Addicts

Ingredients

• 2 pounds dried pinto beans
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 cups water, more if needed
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 smoked ham bones, with meat
• 1 tbsp lemon juice