Coq Au Vin Really Is the Pinnacle of French Cuisine
large red or yellow onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 medium carrots, cut into large bite-size pieces • 5 large cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 3 cups dry, fruity red wine (zinfandel, burgundy) • 1 cup chicken stock • 2 bay leaves • 4 whole sprigs fresh thyme