Quick Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf