White Bean and ham soup

One bag great norther beans
3 cloves garlic
one large onion diced
one cup celery diced
one cup carrot diced
one 1/4 gallon water
1 bay leaf
1/8 parsley, thyme, rosemary (fresh)
2 bouillon cubes
S@P to taste.
Boil beans for 15 minutes at rapid boil,45 minutes cooking, drain strain and return to pot; Add water two four inches above beans add bouillon and boil. Turn heat down to low boil and add vegetables. Cook 30 minutes
and simmer  for two hours. Finish with herbs S@P.