Chop bacon into small pieces.

Place bacon in a crock pot set on high and cover.

Stir occasionally while soaking beans.

Rinse beans well, discarding any bad ones.

Place beans in a large pot.

Cover beans with water about 2 inches above the beans.

Bring to a rolling boil, then turn off heat.

Cover pot and let beans sit for one hour.

Rinse soaked beans.

Pour soaked beans into the crock pot with fresh water about 2 inches above beans.

Add diced garlic, salt, pepper, and diced carrots.

Cook on low heat until beans are soft (6-8 hours).

Adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Remove about 1 cup of cooked beans and mash until smooth.

Add mashed beans back into the crock pot and stir.

Serve hot.