Lentil Soup with sprigs

1 3/4 cups dried brown lentils 2 quarts water 1 cup diced carrot 1 3/4 teaspoons sea salt 1 dash dried thyme 2 garlic cloves , crushed 2 parsley sprigs 2 bay[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium onion , chopped 2 large carrots , cut into 1/8-inch half moons 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme or[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion , chopped 2 carrots , peeled and chopped 2 celery ribs , chopped 2 garlic cloves , chopped salt and pepper, to taste 1[...]