2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 1/2 cups diced or 1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 large bay leaf
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
5 cups boiling water
1 cup warm milk
In a crockpot, layer (no stirring) the first 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours. Stir in milk. Enjoy!
I use a package of Hormel's ham lunchmeat (with no nitrates), chopped in 1/2-inch squares. Works great and I can enjoy one of my favorite soups without the preservatives!
