Lentil Soup(Diabetic Approved) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 quarts water
2 cups lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped carrotts
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped tomatos

Preparation

Place all ingredients, except tomato, in a large kettle and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1-1 1/2 hours.
Add tomato and continue simmering, cover for 5 minutes longer.
Remove bay leaf before serving.