White Bean Soup With Bacon Recipe - Hearty Comfort Food - My Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon (or 4 thick cut), chopped.
• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced.
• 2 ribs celery, sliced.
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped.
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced.
• 1 teaspoon salt.
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
• ¼ teaspoon paprika.
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
• 5 cups low sodium chicken broth.
• 2 cans white kidney beans (540 ml or 19 oz each).
• ¾ cup half and half.
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan.
• Fresh chopped parsley or spinach (optional).