- 4 slices smoked bacon
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups coarsely chopped kale
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan.
- Add onion, carrots and garlic to drippings in pan; saute 5 minutes.
- Add beans, broth, and water; and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add kale; simmer 10 minutes, or until kale is tender. Stir in crumbled bacon just before serving.