INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups
crushed tomatoes - i like pomi brand finely chopped tomatoes
1
Bay leaf
3
Carrots, peeled and diced (1 to 2 cups)
3
Celery stalks, diced (1 to 2 cups)
1 1/4 cups
French green lentils
2 cloves
Garlic
2
Onions, large
1/2 tsp
Thyme, fresh leaves
1/2 cup
White balsamic vinegar
1
Black pepper, freshly cracked
1 tsp
Kosher salt
1
Red pepper flakes
1/2 cup
Olive oil, extra-virgin