Instructions

  1. Heat oil and fry onions and garlic until softened but not browned.
  2. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and lentils. Stir to coat the vegetables with oil.
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato puree, herbs and vegetable stock.
  4. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 40 - 45 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are very tender. You might need to add some water at this stage if the stew seems to be too thick.
  5. Remove bay leaf.
  6. Mash the lentils and vegetables.
  7. Ready to serve.
  8. Freeze in portions what is not going to be used within 2 -3 days.