Hearty Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (No. 300) cans Bush's Best navy beans
2 slices bacon, cut in half
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped carrot
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (No. 303) can tomatoes
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. parsley flakes

Preparation

Cook bacon in large heavy saucepan until crisp.
Drain and set aside.
Leave a small amount of drippings in pan (about 1 tablespoon).
Add onion, carrot and garlic.
Cook 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes which have been mashed or cut into small pieces.
Stir in navy beans along with salt, pepper and sugar.
Simmer 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Add crumbled bacon and parsley flakes.
Cook 5 more minutes.
Serve in warmed soup bowls.