Step 1

Throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker, and cook on low for 8 hours.

Step 2

Take out the ham, it will be really tender and falling apart.

Step 3

Remove the bay leaves.

Step 4

Then use a stick blender to blitz the soup until it’s smooth. Or pour the soup into a blender or food processor.

Step 5

Shred the ham, then add back into the soup. Serve the soup with large chunks of fresh bread, a dollop of Dijon mustard and some fresh parsley. Enjoy!