"In 'Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen' by Lidia Bastianich..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb broccoli (about 2 medium heads)
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
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2 medium idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 1 pound)
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6 cloves garlic, peeled
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10 cups hot water
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3 bay leaves
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1 lb brown lentils or 1 lb green lentil
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salt
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freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese