Ingredients
•4 Tbsp olive oil (or sunflower oil)
•2 meidum onions, chopped
•2 large carrots, finely chopped
•1 Tbsp celeriac (celery root), finely chopped
•2-3 garlic cloves, minced
•6 cups cooked lentils
•2 teaspoons paprika
•1½ Tbsp tomato puree
•5 cups vegetable (or chicken) stock
•chili powder (optional)
•1 bay leaf
•½ tsp dry thyme
•salt, black pepper to taste
•DUMPLINGS:
•2 medium eggs
•8 Tbsp all-purpose flour
•a pinch of salt