1 lb. lentils
8 c. water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1/2 c. celery & tops, sliced
1 diced potato
Meaty ham bone
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 lb. can tomatoes
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
3 tbsp. parsley

Wash and drain lentils. Put in kettle with water. Add garlic, onion, carrots, celery and tops, potato and ham bone. Add oregano, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. (Spoon off scum as it surfaces.) Reduce heat to simmer. Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add tomatoes, wine vinegar and parsley.