Lentil Soup with cayenne

1 (12 ounce) bag lentils , sorted and rinsed 2 lbs diced ham 4 stalks celery , thinly sliced 4 carrots , diced 1 medium onion , diced 8 -10 button mushrooms ,[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt , more to[...]

2 onions , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger , grated 6 cups water 1 cup red lentil 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans , drained 1 (19[...]

2 cups green lentils or 2 cups red lentils , rinsed and picked over 8 cups water 2 cups minced onions 1/2 cup minced celery 1 cup chopped carrot 2 teaspoons[...]

2 quarts water 1 large smoked pork hock 1 lb dried brown lentils 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 2[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon[...]

sea salt , more to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion , chopped 2 cups chopped leeks , white and light green only 1 medium sweet potato , diced,[...]