Rinse the beans and ham hocks

• Rinse the bean soup mix under running water in a colander.
• Rinse the ham hocks well, discarding the cloudy water.

Load the slow cooker

• Add the beans and the ham hocks to the slow cooker.
• Add the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and bay leaves.
• Pour in the beef broth, then add water until everything is covered.

Cook on low

• Cover and cook until the beans are tender and the meat falls off the bone, stirring occasionally.

Add the vegetables and seasoning

• Chop the celery and white onion and add them to the soup.
• Stir in the seasoning packet from the bean package and adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and the soup has thickened.

Cook the rice and serve

• Cook the white rice according to the package directions.
• Spoon the soup over the rice and serve hot.