Ham and Bean Soup

I cooked this in the slow cooker and the house smelled so good when I got home from work. The soup tasted just as good and I served it with fresh biscuits and salad.

8 Servings

1 lb dry navy beans

1 lb ham pieces

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

3 celery ribs, diced

3 carrots, diced

1 medium onion, diced

2 quarts water

1 bay leaf

Soak beans overnight. Drain, discarding soaking water.

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.

Cover. Cook on High 8 to 9 hours or Low 11-12 hours.