Name: Ham and Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 260 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 20 ounce bag dried bean soup mix; 3/4 cup onion (finely diced); 3 carrots (peeled, halved and sliced); 2 stalks celery (sliced); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); 1 bay leaf; 3 cups diced ham; 8 cups low sodium chicken broth; 15 ounce can diced tomatoes (do not drain); salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley