Lentil Soup with sprinkles

1 cup dried lentils 3 carrots , peeled and sliced 3 stalks celery , sliced 4 cloves garlic , left whole 1 onion , finely chopped 3 cups chicken stock 3 cups[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions , large, chopped (abt. 2 cups) 3 carrots , coarsely grated 1 teaspoon marjoram 1 teaspoon thyme 1 (28 ounce) can diced[...]

1 large onion , sliced thin 3 tablespoons butter 3 teaspoons sugar 3 cups red lentils 4 cups chicken stock (or veggie stock) 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon cayenne[...]