Slow Cooker Ham & Beans

 

20 oz package of Hurst's Great Northern Hambeens (our 15 bean soup works as well)

2 cups diced ham

1 white onion, diced

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

3 stalks celery, sliced

2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp pepper

8 cups chicken broth

Salt to taste

Place the beans in a bowl full of cold water and let the sit for an hour.  

Drain and remove any debris.

Add beans to a slow cooker.

Add ham, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, pepper and chicken broth.

Stir, cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.  

When done, add the ham flavor packet and stir.  Add salt to taste.