Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 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

Instruction

  • 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.