Bean and Bacon Soup Recipe | Samsung Food App

Ingredients

• 10 oz smoked bacon ((about 9 - 10 slices), diced in small pieces)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions ((1 medium))
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots ((about 3 large))
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery ((about 3 stalks))
• 3 cloves garlic, (minced (1 Tbsp))
• 5 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme ((optional))
• 3 (15 oz) cans navy beans, (drained and rinsed)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups (5 oz) shredded mozzarella or string cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley, (for serving (optional))