INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
olive oil
1
large onion, chopped
3
medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3
celery stalks, chopped
1 tbsp
tomato paste
3
garlic cloves, minced
1 14 1/2 ounce can
diced tomatoes
1
bay leaf
1 tsp
thyme leaves, chopped
1 1/2 cups
French lentils (Lentils Du Puy), rinsed and picked over
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
6 cups
vegetable broth/stock, preferably homemade
2 tsp
balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup
fresh Italian parsley, chopped - plus more as garnish