Easy Lentil Soup - Marie Saba

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 white onion (100g), chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced or diced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced or diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (210 g) green lentils
• 4 cups (950 mL) water or broth
• 3-4 slices uncured ham, whole or diced (omit for vegan version)
• 2 dried bay leaves
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Tablespoon (15 mL) white balsamic vinegar