Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup - Compelled to Cook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups green lentils
• 1 1/2 cups chopped white onion (1/4" dice)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (1/4" dice)
• 2 large carrots, chopped (1/2" dice)
• 2 cups chopped cabbage (1/2" dice)
• 2 each garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1tsp dried)
• 1 each bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 small meaty ham bone or smoked pork hock
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth (divided)
• as needed chopped fresh dill
• as needed sour cream
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tsp white vinegar