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In a heavy bottom pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the celery, carrots, leeks and garlic.
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Saute until softened but not brownedabout 5-7 minutes.
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Add the red chili flakes and thyme sprigs and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Stir in the lentils and then pour in the wine .
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Continue simmering until the wine has reduced and nearly evaporated.
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Add the vegetable stock and bay leaf and bring the liquids to a boil.
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Partially cover the pot and reduce to a simmer.
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Cook the lentils for about 25-30 minutes or until tender.
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While the lentils cook, begin poaching the eggs.
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Fill a separate pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a rolling boil.
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Pour in the vinegar and slightly lower the heat.
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Crack one egg into a small bowl.
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Take a spoon and swirl it around quickly in the pot to make a whirlpool in the water.
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Slowly pour the egg into the center of the whirlpool.
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The movement of the whirlpool will help the egg form but you can also use a spoon to help it along.
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After about 1-2 minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove the egg and set aside in a bowl of warm water.
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Cook the eggs just under of how youd normally like your eggs.
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Repeat with the remaining eggs.
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Once done, cover the pot and turn the heat down to low to keep the water hot.
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After the lentils have cooked until tender, pull out the stems of the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
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Drain any excess stock that may remain.
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Season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed.
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Toss the hot lentils with the arugula leaves and use a slotted spoon to plate into 4 dishes.
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Using the slotted spoon, dip each poached egg into the pot of hot water to rewarm it just for a few seconds or so.
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Then lift the spoon out of the water and gently blot egg dry with a paper towel and place on top of a lentil mound.
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Place Parmesan cheese shards over the plate and drizzle the tops with a bit of olive oil.
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Garnish with additional thyme sprigs and serve immediately.
