Simply Souperlicious – Lentil and Ham Soup

Ingredients

• 4 slices of ham chopped
• 1/2 cup yellow lentils
• 5 cup(s) vegetable stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 red onion
• 1 leek
• 1 shallot (raw), chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon hot paprika
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 lemon slices
• 1 squeeze lemon
• Pinch salt and pepper to taste