2tsp taragon 1tsp thyme 2c lentils, green 1.5l water 1tsp salt 5 roma tomatoes chopped, seeded 2 bay leaves olive oil 1 onion chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tsp paprika 1 large carrot chopped fry onion, carrot, garlic, add tomatoes and spices, lentils, water boil 1-2 hours, adding water as needed add salt