Ingredients

  • 5 c. water
  • 1 c. dried lentils, washed
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. thyme
  • 1/8 tsp. marjoram
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 3 large, chopped onions
  • 3 carrots, chopped fine
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • 2 tomatoes, cut up
  • 1/4 c. dry sherry

Method

  • Bring water, lentils, salt, thyme and marjoram to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Saute onions and carrots in olive oil slowly, until soft.
  • Add to stock, along with chopped parsley, tomatoes and sherry.
  • Cover and simmer until lentils are tender. When ready to serve, put grated Swiss or Jack cheese in the bottom of each bowl and fill with hot stew.