Lentil Soup
["1 c. (6 oz.) dry lentils", "2 Tbsp. parsley flakes", "1 tsp. salt", "1 bay leaf", "2 c. water", "1/2 lb. bacon", "1/2 c. chopped celery", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1 clove garlic, minced", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes"]
["Combine lentils, parsley, salt and bay leaf in large saucepan. Add water.", "Cover and cook slowly 1 hour or until lentils are tender.", "(More water may be needed during cooking.)", "Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces and cook until crisp.", "Cook celery, onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.", "Stir in flour, sugar and pepper. Add tomatoes and heat to boiling.", "Drain lentils; discard bay leaf. Add lentils and fried bacon pieces to tomato mixture.", "Cover and simmer 15 minutes.", "For best flavor, prepare a day ahead and refrigerate.", "Reheat for serving."]
["lentils", "parsley flakes", "salt", "bay leaf", "water", "bacon", "celery", "onion", "clove garlic", "flour", "sugar", "pepper", "tomatoes"]