Savory Slow-Cooked Northern Beans Ingredients: 2 cups dried northern beans 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup water 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper