Delicious Lentil Stew - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups lentils (dry, washed, soaking not necessary)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 carrots (large, cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 8 celery stalks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can whole tomatoes (16 ounce, cut into pieces or 3-4 fresh tomatoes cut in wedges)