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Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup

Name: Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 package (14 ounces) smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced; 4 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 package (16 ounces) dried brown lentils, rinsed; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup medium pearl barley; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 55 min.

Makes

12 servings (4-1/2 quarts)

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

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (14 ounces) smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 package (16 ounces) dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup frozen corn
10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add kielbasa; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until browned. Remove from pot with a slotted spoon.
Add carrots and onion to same pot; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in kielbasa and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35-45 minutes or until lentils and barley are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 366 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 17g fiber), 21g protein.

Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup

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