3 cooks illustrated tomato soup Recipes

olive oil, carrot, diced, onion, finely diced, celery, finely diced, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, chopped parsley, low sodium chicken broth, water, diced tomatoes, brown lentils, parmesan cheese, rind (about 2 inches by 4 inches), bay leaves, head escarole , cut into 1/2 inch wide strips (about 8 oz), salt, pepper, parmesan cheese (to garnish )

extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, onion, chopped (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced-pressed, hot red pepper flakes, bay leaf, whole tomatoes with juice, brown sugar, good-quality white bread, crusts removed , torn into 1-inch pieces, chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, brandy (optional), salt and pepper, fresh chives, chopped