Savory Spanish Pardina Lentil Soup with Country Croutons

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Onion, minced
• Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 Cups Brown Lentils (Spanish Pardina)
• 8 Cups Chicken Broth
• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Peppercorns Dustless
• 2 Cups Croutons