Crockpot Creamy Succotash

1 cup dry lima beans
1 (16oz) pkg. frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup coarsely chopped red or green sweet pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1 can condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup water
6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled

Rinse beans; drain. In crockpot combine beans, corn, sweet pepper, onion, celery, garlic, pepper and bay leaf.

In a bowl combine soup and water. Add to crockpot.

Cover; cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Discard bay leaf. Stir in bacon.

 AUTHOR: karebear