Lentil Soup without ghee stems bouillon

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[...]

2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 2 stalks celery diced 2 carrots diced 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp salt 3/4 cup tomato sauce, crushed tom or tom puree 2 cups[...]

1/2 c. green lentils picked over 2 c. thinly sliced savoy cabbage 1 c. sliced cauliflower florets 1 c. butternut squash cubes 1/2-inch dice 1 lrg onion[...]

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 /[...]