Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients (14)

• 3 slices bacon,
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 celery ribs,
• 2 carrots,
• 1 small yellow onion,
• 3 cloves garlic,
• Salt and freshly ground pepper,
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon chili powder blend
• 2 cups cubed, fully cooked ham
• 2 cans (15.5-ounces each) great northern beans,
• 6 to 8 cups low sodium chicken broth,
• 1 bay leaf
• Chopped fresh parsley,