Lentil Soup with broth

1 (12 ounce) bag lentils , sorted and rinsed 2 lbs diced ham 4 stalks celery , thinly sliced 4 carrots , diced 1 medium onion , diced 8 -10 button mushrooms ,[...]

1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 cup split yellow lentils , washed 1/4 cup pearl barley 6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups water 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth 1 large[...]

1 1/4 cups lentils (green or brown) 2 small carrots or 2 medium carrots , diced 2 cups mushrooms , sliced 3 stalks celery , diced 1 medium onion , diced 2[...]

8 ounces smoked bacon , chopped 2 onions , chopped 2 carrots , diced 1/2 head cabbage , diced 1 celery rib , diced 1 garlic clove , minced 2 bay leaves 1 1/2[...]