Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 thick slice fully cooked ham with bone
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 2 cups water, or as needed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper