Traditional Lentils - Margarita's Way

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg lentils
• 1 dry onion (finely chopped)
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 1 carrot (sliced)
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 1 can of peeled tomatoes (or 4 ripe tomatoes)
• 1 cup of olive oil
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1-1.5 lt of water
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper