
Place all ingredients into a 6-quart slow cooker or Dutch oven. Cover the soup with a lid.
If using a slow cooker, cook the stew on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
If using a Dutch oven, preheat your oven to 225°F (107°C). Bring the soup to a simmer on stovetop, then cook the soup for 4 to 5 hours in the oven.
When the soup is ready, adjust the salt to taste. Enjoy alone or with cornbread.