6 strips bacon, cut up
1 medium onion, diced
1 diced carrot
2 ribs celery, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 1/4 c. lentils
6 c. water
1 can tomatoes

Fry first 5 ingredients. Add lentils and fry one more minute. Cover all with water. Slow cook for 45 minutes.