ham and bean soup recipe

Ingredients: 1 pound dried white beans (like navy or cannellini), soaked overnight and drained 1 meaty ham bone or 2 cups diced ham 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups chicken broth or water 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme