Lentil Soup with Garlic and Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound green or black lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 cup medium diced carrots
• 1/2 cup medium diced celery
• 1/2 cup finely diced leeks (white part only, or white onion)
• 1/2 cup medium diced celery root
• 1/2 cup medium diced turnip
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• Olive oil, to drizzle