Ingredients

1 lb. carrots, chopped

3 lb. onions, chopped

1 head celery, chopped

6-10 whole cloves

Olive oil

4 c. lentils

4 qt. broth/stock (veggie or chicken)

2 can diced tomatoes

3-5 pieces of Parmesan cheese rind

2+ tsp. marjoram

1+ Tbls basil

1+ Tbls thyme

1/4 c. parsley

S + P

1 1/2 c. sherry

jarlsburg or swiss cheese, grated

Preparation

  1. Saute’ carrots/onions/celery w/ cloves in olive oil until soft.

  2. Add lentils, stock, tomatoes. Add marjoram, basil, thyme, parsley, S + P.

  3. As it cooks if too thick, add water.

  4. Cook/simmer 1+ hr. until lentils are soft.

  5. Add sherry once lentils are soft.

  6. Top each serving w/ grated cheese.