Ham & White Bean Soup

Delicious!1 Tablespoon canola oil2 Tablespoons butter, unsalted, divided1 large onion, chopped1 shallot, chopped3 stalks celery, sliced3 large carrots, diced1 teaspoon You Have Arrived Savory Provence Seasoning Blend1 pound cooked ham, trimmed and cubed3 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, canned, drained and rinsed1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth, reduced sodium1 bay leafground black pepper, to