Lentil Soup
["2 c. dry lentils", "2 slices bacon, diced", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/2 c. chopped celery", "1/4 c. chopped carrot", "3 Tbsp. parsley", "1 clove garlic, minced", "2 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, diced", "2 Tbsp. vinegar"]
["Rinse and drain lentils.", "Place in large kettle with 8 cups water.", "Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes and vinegar. Cover; simmer 1 1/2 hours.", "Add tomatoes and vinegar.", "Simmer, covered, 30 minutes longer.", "Salt and pepper to taste.", "Serves 8 to 10."]
["lentils", "bacon", "onion", "celery", "carrot", "parsley", "clove garlic", "salt", "oregano", "pepper", "tomatoes", "vinegar"]