Hearty Bean with Bacon Soup Recipe: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl - Craft Meats

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 3 cups (710 ml) cooked navy beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
• 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth
• 1 (8 oz / 227 g) can tomato sauce
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (240 ml) water (or more for desired consistency)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)