Crockpot Ham & Bean Soup

– 1 ham bone with ham – 2 cups ham cubed – 1 lb great northern beans* rinsed – 3 large carrots  – 3 stalks celery, diced – 1 onion, diced – 6 cups Water or chicken broth – Salt and pepper  – ½ tsp baking soda

– Place ham bone in the bottom of the crockpot.

– Place beans, carrots, celery, and onion in the pot.

– Cover beans and ham bone with water or chicken broth.  Stir in baking soda.

– Turn on high for 6 to 8 hours until beans are tender. – Take ham bone out of the pot and remove all ham. – Shred or dice ham and return it to the pot. – Season with salt and pepper if needed.