Ingredients

3tbspextra-virgin olive oil

1½onion,chopped

2clovesgarlic,pressed

25ozdry white wine,(½ bottle)

½lbdry brown lentils

32ozchicken stock

2tspItalian seasoning

1tspdried parsley

1tspgarlic powder

1tbspdried onion,minced

salt and ground black pepper,to taste

Preparation

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Stir in the onions and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes until the onions soften, turn translucent, and begin to brown.

Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in the lentils, chicken stock, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, and dried onion.

Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for about 1½ hours until the lentils are very tender.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.