Lentil Soup with tomatoes

1 large onion , chopped 5 garlic cloves , crushed 2 stalks celery , chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 cups water 1 (16 ounce) bag dried red lentils 1/2[...]

8 ounces smoked bacon , chopped 2 onions , chopped 2 carrots , diced 1/2 head cabbage , diced 1 celery rib , diced 1 garlic clove , minced 2 bay leaves 1 1/2[...]