Crock Pot Spicy Bean Soup

• 3 (14 ounce) cans great northern beans (with liquid)
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
• 0.5 (10 3/4 ounce) can water
• 3 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
• salt and pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 cups lean ham, sliced and cubed
• 2 slices bacon

1. In heavy skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper toweling.
2. Saute celery and onion in bacon drippings until tender.
3. Add garlic; cook to fragrant.
4. Place beans, water, broth, onion mixture, and ham in crock pot.
5. Add seasonings and combine well.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
7. Just before serving, extract about 1 cup of beans; mash well; and return to crock pot. Stir to blend.
8. Add crumbled bacon.
9. Serve with skillet cornbread or cheese crackers.

great northern beans, chicken broth, water, chili seasoning mix, salt, onion, celery, garlic, lean ham, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-spicy-bean-soup-149925 (may not work)