Lentil Vegetable Soup with Bacon - Recipe

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Directions

Place all ingredients into a large dutch oven and cook over medium heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Ingredients
-		2 cups lentils, pre-soaked and drained
-		5 cups water
-		2 slices bacon, diced
-		1 onion, chopped (large)
-		1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
-		3 stalks celery with tops, sliced thin
-		2 cloves garlic, minced
-		2 1/2 teaspoons salt
-		1/2 teaspoon pepper
-		1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
-		1 pound canned tomatoes