French Puy Lentil Stew

• 180g Puy lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley

1. 1

   Soften onion, carrot, celery and garlic in oil for 7 min.

2. 2

   Stir in tomato paste and thyme, then the rinsed lentils and 700ml water/stock.

3. 3

   Simmer 25 min until the lentils are tender but hold their shape.

4. 4

   Season well and finish with parsley.