Lentil Stew
1 cup lentils
4 cups water or vegetable stock
1 Tbs olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp thyme
1 small potato
1 carrot
1 small onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Pick over lentils and rinse well. Cut carrot and potato in 1-inch pieces and chop onion coarsely.
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for about an hour until lentils are soft but not mushy.