Ham & Potato Soup with bacon Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
• 1 cup diced onions
• ¾ cup each sliced carrot and celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups diced red potatoes
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 can navy beans (16 oz.), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup diced ham
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped thyme