Helen's Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils
• 2 quarts water
• 2 each slices of bacon
• 1 each onion chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons parsley
• 1 each clove garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 can (16 oz) canned tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups toasted croutons