Old Fashioned Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry navy beans, soaked overnight in water
• 2 quarts water
• 1 pound meaty ham bones or pieces of ham
• Salt to taste
• 5 whole peppercorns (20) or 1/2 teaspoon coarse pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients into slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours.