Hearty Lentil Soup
- 2 c. lentils
- 8 c. water
- 3 slices bacon, diced
- 1 med. onion, chopped
- 1/2 c. chopped celery
- 1/4 c. chopped carrots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/w tsp. oregano, crushed
- 3 tbsp. snipped parsley, if desired
Directions
Rinse lentils. Bring 1 cup lentils and 2 1/2 cups water to boil. Cook covered at simmering until tender, about 35 minutes. When cooked, lentils double in volume. One cup dried lentils will yield about 2 cups cooked lentils Place in large soup kettle with remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. 6-8 servings.