1. carrot, onion, garlic in a blender form and finely chop.
Heat a large saucepan and pour in the oil. Once the oil is hot, saute the chopped vegetables until soft, duration 5-10 min add 6 cups of water, the lentils, thyme and bay leaf and the salt. Let it boil once.
3. reduce temperature and simmer the lentils until soft, duration 20-25 min They should have absorbed the liquid as much as possible, if not, drain the lentils briefly and pour off the excess liquid. Season to taste. You can bring them to the table on the spot, but also reheat well repeatedly.
[Note inventor: a little pepper and a little bit of aceto balsamic vinegar is needed].