"My family makes lentil soup every new year for good luck. My mom has been making it since I was little. Over time, we've tweaked it so that all our family and friends love it. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 package (14 ounces) smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
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4 medium carrots, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 package (16 ounces) dried brown lentils, rinsed
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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3/4 cup medium pearl barley
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1/2 cup frozen corn
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10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth