Lentil Soup with croutons

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[...]

4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion , finely chopped 1 carrot , finely chopped 1 celery rib , finely chopped 3 garlic cloves , finely chopped 1 cup canned[...]

4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion , finely chopped 1 carrot , finely chopped 1 celery rib , finely chopped 3 garlic cloves , finely chopped 1 cup canned[...]