Favorite Lentil Soup

Ingredients

2 t olive oil
2 onion
3 carrots
3/4 t marjoram
3/4 t thyme
7 c homemade broth
3 1/2 c broth
3 1/2 c water
1 1/2 lentils
3/4 c dry wine
1/2 c parsley
4 oz cheddar cheese

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil. Saute the onions, carrots, marjoram and thyme about 8 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up. Add the broth and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Add the salt, pepper, wine and parsley and simmer a few minutes more. Ladle into bowls and sprinle with grated cheese.