French Lentils With Garlic and Thyme

Miscellaneous · France classic.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 Carrots
• 2 1/4 cups French Lentils
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 3 Bay Leaf
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 2 sticks Celery

Method

1. Heat the pan — Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil.
2. Prep and chop — When hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Add ingredients — Add 6 cups water, lentils, thyme, bay leaves and salt.
4. Bring to a boil — Bring to a boil, then reduce to a fast simmer.
5. Simmer — Simmer lentils until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Drain — If necessary, drain any excess water after lentils have cooked.
7. Serve — Serve immediately, or allow them to cool and reheat later.
8. Continue cooking — For a fuller taste, use some chicken stock and reduce the water by the same amount.

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