Fava Bean Stew with Garlic, Thyme, and Bay Leaves

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried fava beans
• 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more, to taste
• 6 cloves garlic, quartered
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 5 cups chicken broth
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• Slices of country-style bread, for serving