Name: Hearty Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients: 5 thyme sprigs; 1 large shallot, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium carrot, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 6 c. chicken broth; 1-2 c. kale, chopped; 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1-2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 thick slices of bacon; 1 c. corn