crock pot ham and potato soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 - ribs celery, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon wood fired garlic powder (or you can use regular garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 large Yukon gold potatoes, diced into bite tied pieces
• 1 pound bone in ham steak, trimmed and diced into bit sized pieces
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 2/3 cup frozen baby peas (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper