Ann'S Hearty Bean Soup
["2 (No. 300) cans Bush's Best navy beans", "2 slices bacon, cut in half", "1/4 c. chopped green pepper (optional)", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1/2 c. chopped carrot", "2 tsp. parsley flakes", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "1/8 tsp. red pepper", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. water", "1 (No. 303) can tomatoes", "1 clove garlic"]
["Cook bacon in large heavy saucepan until crisp.", "Drain and set aside.", "Leave a small amount of drippings in pan (about 1 tablespoon).", "Add green pepper, onion, carrot and garlic.", "Cook 5 minutes and add tomatoes which have been mashed or cut into small pieces.", "Stir in beans with salt, pepper and sugar.", "Simmer 30 minutes to 1 hour.", "Add crumbled bacon and parsley flakes.", "Cook 5 minutes more.", "Serve in warmed soup bowls.", "This is delicious made the day before and reheated slowly at serving time."]
["navy beans", "bacon", "green pepper", "onion", "carrot", "parsley flakes", "sugar", "red pepper", "pepper", "salt", "water", "tomatoes", "clove garlic"]