Ingredients
3 Tbl oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled & finely chopped
1 carrot peeled & finely chopped
2 1/4 cup French lentils
1 tsp thyme
3 Bay leaves
1 Tbl salt
Method
Place a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil. When hot add chopped vegetables & sauté until softened (5-10 minutes)
Add 6 cups water, lentils, thyme Bay leaves and salt. Bring to boil and then reduce to a fast simmer.
Simmer until lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the water ~25 minutes. If necessary, drain excess water from cooked lentils.
