In a slow cooker add all ingredients except carrots and potatoes.

Top off slow cooker with water until approximately 1 inch from the top.

Cover and cook 5-7 hours on low.

Add carrots to slow cooker, cover, and cook 1 1/2 hours more on low.

Add potatoes to slow cooker and cook covered on low until potatoes are tender. Normally takes approximately 3 hours.

When adding carrots and potatoes scoop out water as need to make room so it doesn't overflow.