Lentil Soup

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Soups

1	c	Dried lentils
1	c	Carrot; chopped
1	c	Celery; chopped
1	c	Onion; chopped
3	lg	Garlic cloves; crushed
1/2	ts	Dried basil
1/2	ts	Dried oregano
1/4	ts	Dried thyme
1 1/2	tb	Dried parsley
2		Bay leaves
3 1/2	c	Chicken broth
1 1/2	c	Water
14 1/2	oz	Del Monte stewed tomatoes; Italian style
2	tb	Cider vinegar
		Grated parmesan cheese; if desired