Lentil Soup with tomatoes

1 2/3 cups lentils (11 ounces), rinsed well 5 cups water 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, finely[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb ground lamb 3 stalks celery , chopped 2 parsnips , peeled and chopped 1 onion , chopped 6 cloves garlic , chopped 1 cup lentils ,[...]

2 slices bacon , finely chopped 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional) 1 stalk celery , diced 1/4 medium onion , diced 1 clove garlic , minced 2 quarts[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck , cut into 1-inch cubes salt & freshly ground black pepper 3 large celery ribs , chopped 2 large carrots[...]

1 1/4 cups lentils (green or brown) 2 small carrots or 2 medium carrots , diced 2 cups mushrooms , sliced 3 stalks celery , diced 1 medium onion , diced 2[...]

1 lb lentils 8 -12 cups beef broth 1/2 lb bacon 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced celery 8 ounces tomato sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic salt and pepper 1 Cook[...]