If preparing a meal kit place all ingredients except 2 cups of the stock and the parsley in a crockpot liner placed inside a freezer gallon ziplock bag.

The morning you wish to serve this meal carefully remove the liner and place it in the crockpot.

Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Remove lid and stir. Remove and discard bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, and serve immediately topped with some fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!