Lentil Soup with lemon

1 3/4 cups dried brown lentils 2 quarts water 1 cup diced carrot 1 3/4 teaspoons sea salt 1 dash dried thyme 2 garlic cloves , crushed 2 parsley sprigs 2 bay[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion , diced 2 large red bell peppers , diced 1 1/2 cups brown lentils 1 tablespoon all purpose Greek seasoning 1 teaspoon dried[...]

1 lb lentils 1/2 lb bacon or 1/2 lb pancetta , diced 1 leek , diced,white part only 2 medium onions , diced 2 medium carrots , diced 2 quarts chicken stock or[...]