2 c. lentils
1 1/2 tbsp. artificial bacon bits
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped carrot
3 tbsp. snipped parsley
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
2 tbsp. wine vinegar

Can be done in kettle or slow cooker.

Rinse lentil beans. Place in kettle. Add 8 cups water and remaining ingredients EXCEPT tomatoes and vinegar. Cover and simmer 2 hours in kettle or all day in cooker. Add tomatoes and vinegar. Simmer covered 30 minutes longer.