Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 clove
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound Lentils, pick over and rinsed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint