italian lentil soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon chopped to small piecies and browned
• 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed
• 1 large onion chopped or 2 bunches of salad onions chopped with tops incvluded
• 1 package baby carrots chopped to bite sizes
• 2 large celery stalks chopped
• 6 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons basil (fresh herbs is best)
• 2 quarts broth (beef or chicken)
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 1 large can of petite diced tomatoes