Ham Bean Soup

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 large carrot (peeled and diced)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups shredded cooked ham
• 1 1/2 quarts (1 1/2 litres) chicken stock or broth ((you can use beef))
• 2 bay leaves ((or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme))
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 4 (15 ounce) canned white beans (cannellini beans) -- no salt added, (rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch of salt, (if needed)