3 15 oz. cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
4 cups packed torn kale leaves
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, cook bacon on medium heat until fat renders and bacon crisps, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from pot and set aside on paper towels to drain.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from pot. Add onion, carrots and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add thyme, chicken broth and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.