Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. water
1 c. dried lentils, washed
1 Tbsp. salt
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1/4 c. olive oil
3 large, chopped onions
3 carrots, chopped fine
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 tomatoes, cut up
1/4 c. dry sherry

Preparation

Bring water, lentils, salt, thyme and marjoram to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Saute onions and carrots in olive oil slowly, until soft.
Add to stock, along with chopped parsley, tomatoes and sherry.
Cover and simmer until lentils are tender. When ready to serve, put grated Swiss or Jack cheese in the bottom of each bowl and fill with hot stew.