Red Lentil Stew with Vegetables

Ingredients

• red lentils - 1.1 lb (500 g)
• butter - 1.8 oz (50 g)
• oil - 2 - 3 tbsp.
• onion - 2 onions
• garlic - 3 cloves
• carrots - 2 pcs.
• red pepper - 1 pc.
• tomato puree - 2 - 3 tbsp.
• paprika - 1 tsp.
• bay leaf - 2 pcs.
• nutmeg - 1 - 2 pinches
• cumin - 1 tsp. ground
• thyme - 1/2 tsp.
• salt
• black pepper - to taste
• parsley - for sprinkling