3 sweet lentil lime soup Recipes

onion, chopped, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks, garlic cloves, crushed, gingerroot, grated (1 inch square piece), fennel seed, mild olive oil, chopped tomatoes, heaped tsp ground cinnamon, red lentils, mild vegetable stock, mint (a small bunch, leaves only, chopped), lime (juice only), greek yogurt (approx, to serve ), salt, black pepper (freshly ground )

olive oil, onions, chopped, sweet red peppers (can use yellow or orange peppers as well), jalapeno peppers, chopped, carrots, peeled & chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, cumin, ground coriander (important flavor), red lentils, rinsed & picked over to remove any debris, homemade chicken stock (or 2 large cans, 2 pints 14 oz. each, chicken broth) or 12 cups homemade vegetable stock (or 2 large cans, 2 pints 14 oz. each, chicken broth), tomatoes, chopped (very lightly cuisinarted), water, salt, cayenne pepper (i like it with a good kick), coarsely chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro), sour cream, fresh lime juice, lime zest