Lentil Soup with cookies

375 g green lentils , soaked for 1 hour salt , to taste fresh ground black pepper , to taste 1 kg spinach 2 onions , cut in half then sliced thinly 4[...]

2 slices bacon , finely chopped 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional) 1 stalk celery , diced 1/4 medium onion , diced 1 clove garlic , minced 2 quarts[...]

3 cups lentils , washed 10 cups water 2 tablespoons low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules 1 onion , peeled and chopped 6 stalks celery , chopped 4[...]

2 small ham bones , with meat 6 cups water 1 1/2 cups dried lentils 2 cups sliced carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon Old Bay[...]

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[...]