Lentil Stew - SHARAN

Ingredients

• 250 g brown lentils, soaked for 4 – 6 hours
• 1L water (some of this could be substituted with vegetable stock )
• 1 stick celery, chopped
• 1 small leek or 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 1 medium-sized carrot, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp thyme (or more to taste)
• 1 tbsp vegetable stock powder (optional)
• 2 medium-sized potatoes, cubed
• Unrefined salt and pepper to taste