White Bean, Tomato and Ham Soup

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Ingredients:
1 Tbs. oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 15-oz. cans small white beans
3 14-oz. cans chicken broth
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped ham
2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring until it softens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain beans. Add the beans and broth and bring them to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook 10 minutes.

With a fork, mash up about one-fourth of the beans, stirring well to slightly thicken the soup.

Add the tomato, ham and thyme and cook until the soup is heated through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve soup hot with a green salad and crusty French bread.