Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Recipe for Cozy Family Dinners

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced ham (approx. two 8 ounces ham steaks)
• 1 ham bone (or smoked ham hock/shank)
• 1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed
• 2 cups carrots, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter