Place the potatoes, ham, carrots, celery, onion, salt, garlic powder, pepper, bay leaves, and chicken broth into a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
3 pounds gold, 1 pounds ham, 2 carrots, 2 ribs of celery, 1 onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 bay leaves, 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth