Lentil Soup With Orzo with wine

1 2/3 cups lentils (11 ounces), rinsed well 5 cups water 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, finely[...]

1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 large white onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 celery rib , diced 4 carrots , diced 2 cups[...]

1 2/3 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces) 1 2/3 cups cubed peeled parsnips (about 8 ounces) 1 2/3 cups cubed peeled carrots (about 8 ounces) 3[...]