Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. lentils
2 Tbsp. beef style veggie seasoning
1/2 c. onion or more, chopped
1/2 c. or more celery
3 Tbsp. snipped parsley or dried
2 cloves garlic or more
1 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 tsp. oregano
1 (28 oz.) can organic tomatoes, chopped
2 bay leaves (need to take out when done)
touch of sage
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. Vegex

Preparation

Rinse lentils; drain and place in soup kettle.
Add 8 cups of water and remaining ingredients except tomatoes.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add tomatoes; simmer, covered, 30 minutes more. Serves 8 to 10.