BARBARA'S NAVY BEAN SOUP

 

1 lb bag navy beans, sorted and soaked

2 quarts water

1 lb meaty ham bone or ham chunks

1 celery stalk with leaves, finely chopped

1 large carrot, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 bay leaf

Drain the soaked beans, rinse and place in crockpot or slow cooker.  Add the remaining ingredients and cover the cooker.

Cook soup on high 5 to 6 hours; lower temperature, remove bay leaf and soup is ready to serve.

NOTE: Personally, I like to add some salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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