Lentil Soup without cranberry rotelle

3 c. castelluccio lentils 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil 1/2 med red onion minced 1/8" dice 3 x garlic cloves thinly sliced, plus 2 x garlic[...]

1 x tbsp of olive oil 2 x medium onions chopped finely 2 x medium sized carrots (about 300gr / 10oz) chopped finely 1 x meaty ham hock weighing about 700gr /[...]