Remove seasoning packet from bean bag and discard. Rinse the beans and strain; pick up any residue from the beans.
Add rinsed beans to crock pot. Add the chopped onion and ham. Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot.
Place lid on pot and cook on High 6 hours or Low 8 hours, until beans are tender.
Once the beans are tender, add the carrots, celery, diced tomatoes (including any juices), and pepper. Cover and continue cooking for 1 more hour until the vegetables are tender.
Lift the ham out of the soup (it will likely fall apart in large chunks). Discard the bones and the tough outer skin. Chop the meat and return it to the crock pot.
Add lemon juice (to taste). Check the soup for salt and add any seasonings you like (ham and chicken broth will usually add enough salt to the soup). Stir the soup to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
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