Lentil Soup With Orzo with stock

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[...]

3/4-1 lb lean ground beef 1 cup lentils , washed 1/4 cup barley 6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth 1 large onion , chopped 1[...]

1 cup red lentil 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil 1 onion , finely chopped 1 -2 carrot , finely chopped 1 -2 celery rib , finely chipped 3 garlic cloves ,[...]