Black Beans with Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package dry black beans
• 2.5 quarts water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, cubed
• 1 carrot, cubed
• 0.5 pound bacon strips, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste