Navy Bean and Ham Soup Homemade Vegetable Ham Soup

One soup I like is this Navy bean and ham.
Over the years I have adjusted what I like in it,
and you can do the same. Just add or substitute
vegetables and ingredients your family likes.

Ingredients:
1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked navy beans
5 cups of water
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 cup of diced tomatoes
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 tsp thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp pepper
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic minced
6 ounces of cooked ham, about 1 cup
1 and 1/2 cup shredded fresh spinach or cabbage

Directions:
On the seasonings, just add what you have or like.
Sometimes I just add a dash of Italian seasoning
instead of the other spices.
The idea is to save money and use what you have.
In a large soup pot add beans, water, carrots,
onions, celery, bouillon cube,basil, thyme,
pepper, bay leaves, and garlic. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Simmer covered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Stir in ham, tomatoes, spinach or cabbage.
Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more.
Discard bay leaves before serving.