Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry lentils
8 c. cold water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
2 slices bacon, cut up
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 c.)
3 Tbsp. snipped parsley
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 clove garlic minced or 1/5 tsp. powdered
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Rinse lentils and add all ingredients.
Bring to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes.