Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil. When hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
45′
Total
4
Servings
medium
Effort
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Ingredients · 9
Onion
1
Produce
Garlic
2 cloves
Produce
Carrots
1
Produce
Thyme
1 teaspoon
Produce
Celery
2 sticks
Produce
Bay Leaf
3
Spices & Baking
Salt
1 tablespoon
Spices & Baking
Olive Oil
3 tablespoons
Condiments & Sauces
French Lentils
2 1/4 cups
Pasta & Grains
Method
1
Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil. When hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
2
Add 6 cups water, lentils, thyme, bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a fast simmer.
3
Simmer lentils until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, 20 to 25 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess water after lentils have cooked. Serve immediately, or allow them to cool and reheat later.
4
For a fuller taste, use some chicken stock and reduce the water by the same amount.