Ingredients:

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
6 cups vegetable stock
1-1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp chopped fresh marjoram
2 Tbsp fresh chopped oregano
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil