Lentil Soup with basil

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions , chopped 2 large carrots , peeled, chopped 3 garlic cloves , minced 4 teaspoons curry powder 1 (16 ounce) package[...]

2 cups lentils , rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice 4 -6 cups vegetable broth or 4 -6 cups water 3[...]

6 cups water 1 cup lentils 1/2 cup brown rice , uncooked 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt , sea salt preferred 1 teaspoon green bell pepper , chopped[...]

1 cup dried lentils (or just barely sprouted for more nutrition and easier digestion) 5 cups water or 5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups chicken stock 2 garlic[...]