Combine all the ingredients into a 6 quart slow cooker.
Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours.
Remove the ham bone and bay leaves from the soup.
Serve with your favorite crusty bread.
Notes
*If you don't have any leftover ham and ham bone to make this soup, you can purchase a ham hock instead, which will provide a little more smoky flavor to the soup.**Tips for thickening the soup if desired, and proper storage info is included in the article.