glutenfree ham beans soup

• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion or 1 large shallot, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• big pinch dried thyme
• 2 Tablespoons gluten free flour blend
• 4 cups chicken stock or water
• 3 cups soaked Great Northern Beans
• 1lb ham steak, cubed

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Cook beans first: add only ingredient listed stock or water, ham bone and soaked beans in your clay pot. Set to cook for 2 hours.
2. Add the rest of ingredients in the cooked beanpot and set on stew or fast for 30-40 minutes