Bean and Cabbage Soup with Smoked Ham Hock

Ingredients

• 1 large smoked ham hock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves, minced
• 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)