For more flavour, boil down a soup bone and use the broth when filling the crock pot.
Served with crusty bread and butter.
Combine all ingredients with 2 quarts water in the Crock Pot.
Cook on low, covered, 8 to 10 hours.
About 8 minutes before serving, warm the baguette in a 350ยฐF oven for 5 minutes, then slice it and set out the butter.
Adjust seasonings and serve.