1 lb. pkg. lentils, washed
5 c. water
32 oz. canned tomatoes, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lbs. Polish sausage
8 bacon slices
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1 chopped onion

In large pan, heat lentils, water, tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and Polish sausage to boiling. Reduce heat and cook 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, fry bacon; remove bacon and grease except for 1 tablespoon. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Saute for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add to lentils and cook 30 minutes or until lentils are done. Remove sausage and cut up and return to soup.