Quick and Easy Ham and Bean Soup

1 stick butter (8 tsp)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
4 cups water
4 tsp. ham flavored soup base
2 jars Great Northern beans (96 oz.)
1 can crinkle cut carrots (14.5 oz.)
8 oz cooked, chopped ham
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp course ground garlic salt with parsley

In a large stock pan, melt the butter.

Add the onion and celery.

Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

Add the water.

Bring to a boil.

Add the soup base.

Boil until the base is melted.

Turn heat down to a simmer.

Add the beans, carrots, ham and seasonings.

Simmer about 30 minutes to let the flavors mix.