Greek Lentil Soup

From Drako - Belgium

500 g light brown lentils
3 medium onions (finely chopped)
6-8 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
5-6 carrots cut in thin rounds
1 chicken stock cube
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp. tomato paste
5-6 bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper

Wash lentils.
Put in large pan with onions, carrots, garlic, stock.
Cover with water + 2 cm (1 inch) more.
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Add all other ingredients, and continue to simmer 4 another hours.