1 cup red lentils 3 onions, coarsely chopped 5 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 crushed clove garlic 1 tsp thyme 3 carrots, peeled & sliced thin 3 tbsp parsley Salt & pepper Wash & drain lentils. In large saucepan, combine lentils, onions water, bay leaf & garlic. Cover & simmer for 1 hour. Add thyme and carrots. Simmer covered for 30 min longer. Remove bay leaf, add seasonings. Serve hot.