Lentil Cheese Supper

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lentils
• 2 c. water
• 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/8 tsp. each: marjoram, sage and thyme
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 2 c. sharp cheese, shredded
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper