Smoked Ham Soup with White Beans

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, (chopped)
• 4 medium garlic cloves, (minced)
• 6 cups fat free, low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Two 14.5-ounce cans white beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 2 whole bay leaves
• ham hock ((optional))
• 2 cups chopped smoked ham
• One 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, (undrained)