Lentil Soup without bouillon

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[...]

1 1/2 cups red lentils , rinsed and drained 7 cups water 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 6 whole cloves , tied in a bouquet garni (cheesecloth) 2 slices peeled[...]

2 each shallots finely chopped * 1 small yellow onion finely chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cups water 1 cup lentils, green dry 1 each red potatoes peeled,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

1 1/2 cups red lentils , rinsed and drained 7 cups water 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 6 whole cloves , tied in a bouquet garni (cheesecloth) 2 slices peeled[...]