Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried lentils
8 cups cold water
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
4 -5 slices bacon, cut up
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large bay leaf

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven.
Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.