“Great Northern Bean Soup with Carrots”

Ingredients:

1 pound dried Great Northern beans (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh if you have it)
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth for more depth)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional

, for brightness)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

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