Slow Cooker Ham And Bean Soup

"This Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup combines sweet yellow onion, celery, carrots, garlic, Great Northern beans, and smoked ham in a flavorful broth with fresh thyme and rosemary. You are going to love this tasty soup and wonder how you made it this far in life without it. We love a good slow cooker soup; really, what’s not to love about it? Resist the urge to lift the lid of the slow cooker except when necessary. Every time you lift the lid, it adds 15-20 minutes to the cooking time. If desired, purée a portion of the soup using an immersion blender. Blend as little or as much as you like to reach your desired consistency."