Ham and Beans with Goodness

3 cans Great Northern Beans

½ pound cooked ham, diced

1 small onion

2 carrots

2 cups chicken stock

1 tsp. parsley

½ cup brown sugar

salt & pepper to taste

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. garlic

¼ tsp. thyme

3 Tbs. Olive Oil

Using a Dutch oven, add olive oil, onion, and carrots (cook 5 minutes). Sauté the garlic (30 seconds).. Add ham and cook for two minutes. Add chicken stock, simmer for a minute. Add drained and rinsed beans, brown sugar, salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for a few minutes to mix flavors. Serve warm.