Lentil Soup with garlic

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 -3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons pancetta , chopped (or ham) 1 large onion , chopped 2 stalks celery , chopped 2 carrots , diced 5 garlic cloves ,[...]

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 lb potato , peeled and cut into small cubes 10 ounces green lentils (not Puy) 6 garlic cloves , unskinned 1 large carrot , scraped and chopped 2 celery ribs[...]