brown lentil recipe

1 small carrot in medium pieces 1 celery stalk in medium pieces ½ brown onion in medium pieces 1 bayleaf 3 lt water For the lentils 1 tbsp olive oil 2 bayleaves 1 medium brown onion finely chopped 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp oregano powder ½ red bell pepper peeled, deseeded and cut in small cubes 2 cloves garlic minced, finely grated or pressed 6 tbsp tomato paste 150 ml red wine (optional) 1 small carrots in small cubes 2 roma tomatoes extra ripe, peeled, deseeded and finely chopped 250 g brown lentils I used 3mm diameter brown lentils 1 lt vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste