Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, large, chopped (abt. 2 cups)
  • 3 carrots, coarsely grated
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 7 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 12 cups dried lentils
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 13 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 2T dried parsley)
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  • Saute onions in oil, then add carrots & spices.
  • Cook about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, broth and lentils.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook in covered pot about 1 hour or until lentils are tender.
  • Add salt, pepper, wine and parsley just at the end of cooking time.
  • Sprinkle each portion with cheddar.