4 slices Bacon 
Chicken stock 
1 Onion 
Bay leaves 
Thyme 
Butter 
Salt 
Pepper 
4 Maltese sausages 
200Gr lentils 
Garlic 
1 carrot 
1 potato 

Method
Peal and cut carrot, potato and onion. 
Heat oil in pan, when hot put lentils and cook for 2 minutes. 
Add carrot, onion, garlic, thyme and bay leave. 
Add chicken stock. Start cooking slowly for 30 minutes. 
Add Maltese sausage and bacon. 
Cook another 30 minutes. 
Add the cubes of potatoes 

When ready, there should be a bit of liquid left in the pan with this stew. Serve in a deep plate