INGREDIENTS
1 lb
lentils, such as lentils de Norcia or small French lentils
4 cloves
garlic, 1 crushed and 3 chopped, divided
Salt
2 tbsp
olive oil
1
small bulb fennel, cut into small dice
1
leek, quartered lengthwise then chopped
2
to 3 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped
1
onion, chopped
1
large bay leaf
Herb bundle of parsley, thyme and rosemary (a few sprigs of each)
Pepper
6 cups
vegetable stock
2 cups
passata or tomato purée
1 28 ounce can
San Marzano tomatoes
Chili flakes and EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to serve