Lentil Soup

2 cups lentils
8 cups water
3 slices bacon, diced (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped carrots
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon crushed oregano
3 tablespoons. snipped parsley (optional)
½ teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf

Rinse lentils and drain. Place in large soup kettle with remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 1 hour.

Last Updated 22 July 2005
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