French Veal Stew (Blanquette de Veau)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs white veal (1" cubes)
• 1 small Spanish onion
• 3-4 small carrots (peeled and cut into 1" inch lengths)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 10-12 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only or 1 tb of dried thyme)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or crème fraîche
• kosher salt (to taste)
• 1 recipe Spaetzle
• 1 recipe green salad