1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
chili flakes
2 carrots, diced
2-3 ribs celery, diced
1 potato diced, optional
125g lentils
4c stock, 1-2c water
1tbs tomato paste
1 can/box diced tomatoes
parsely, chopped
dried mixed herbs
sautée onion, garlic, chili flakes, carrots, celery (and potato, if used) until soft
add tomato paste and diced tomatoes, and mix into ingredients
cover contents in layer of mixed herbs
add lentils and stock/water. bring to boil, and simmer for about 45 minutes, covered
add parsley as garnish, and salt and pepper to taste
