3 lentil new year Recipes

olive oil, pancetta, chopped (or ham), onion, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, carrots, diced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, lentils, thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, diced tomatoes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, ditalini shaped pasta, parmesean cheese, grated, crusty bread

dry lentils, onion, finely diced, carrots, finely diced, celery ribs, finely diced, garlic clove, finely diced, cilantro, diced, chicken stock, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili seasoning mix or 1 (1 1/4 oz) packet about 3 tbsp. chili powder, red pepper flakes (optional), salt and pepper