Ingredients

• 8 cups cold water
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
• 4 -5 slices bacon, cut up
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 3 teaspoons parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons wine vinegar
• 1 lb dried lentils