Braised Lamb With Giant White Beans

Name: Braised Lamb With Giant White Beans
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 10 garlic cloves, 4 minced, 6 peeled; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 1/4 pounds dried giant haricots blancs or giant lima beans, soaked overnight and drained; 2 large thyme sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; 1 quart plus 1 cup chicken stock; 1 quart water; One 6-ounce piece of slab bacon; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon minced parsley; 4-pound boneless lamb shoulder roast, trimmed of excess fat