1 lb. dry navy beans or split green peas
1 lb. meaty ham bone or ham pieces
1 to 2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 qt. water
1 bay leaf

Soak beans in water overnight. Drain off the soaking water and discard. Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook 8 to 9 hours. Remove bone. Cut meat into bite size pieces and return to soup and stir well.