INGREDIENTS :
450 grams.Of dried navy beans
4.5 liters.Of water, at room temp.
Salt, to your taste.
2 Tbsp.Of extra-virgin olive oil.
1 large yellow onion – roughly chopped.
2 small carrots – roughly chopped.
2 celery ribs – roughly chopped.
2 medium garlic cloves – roughly chopped.
Fresh thyme; I used 2 springs.
Finely chopped Parsley.
One bay leaf.
2 large smoked ham hocks.
Freshly cracked black pepper.