Ingredients
- 1½ C. French green lentils
- 1 8oz. can + 1/2 can of tomato sauce, such as Pomi brand
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ C. red wine vinegar
- ½ C. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks, peeled and diced
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Throw all ingredients together in a pot. Add 1½ qts. plus one cup of water (seven cups total). Simmer for one hour uncovered. Stir and serve with crusty bread. Tastes even better on day two. Keeps for over a week in the refrigerator. Freezes well, too.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hours