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
Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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.
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Steve
Dec 31, 2020
Very good soup. I added a little Sazon, since I prefer spicy food.
Max
Mar 8, 2020
“Stir in kielbasa and remaining ingredients”. Pretty sure the phrase ‘remaining ingredients’ includes the chicken stock?
annasophia2
Mar 9, 2019
No comment left
prisi
Jan 28, 2019
The instruction omit or ignored the chicken stock. I thought someone reviewed these recipes...
bicktasw
Jan 4, 2018
Since we've been having such cold weather, I thought I'd try this soup. The southwest flavor of this hearty soup was warm and comforting. I used smoked sausage from the farmer's market and I did not have crushed tomatoes so I used a 15.5 ounce jar of mild salsa instead. Next time I make it I want to try it with regular ground meat and maybe cut back on the cumin a bit. Also, it is one of those soups that tastes better "the day after" ... and it freezes well. All in all ...... this is a delicious and warming soup .... made thick and hearty with the barley. 5 stars for sure.
millscreek
Oct 31, 2015
I used cooked ground turkey in stead of the sausage.
Reviews
Very good soup. I added a little Sazon, since I prefer spicy food.
“Stir in kielbasa and remaining ingredients”. Pretty sure the phrase ‘remaining ingredients’ includes the chicken stock?
No comment left
The instruction omit or ignored the chicken stock. I thought someone reviewed these recipes...
Since we've been having such cold weather, I thought I'd try this soup. The southwest flavor of this hearty soup was warm and comforting. I used smoked sausage from the farmer's market and I did not have crushed tomatoes so I used a 15.5 ounce jar of mild salsa instead. Next time I make it I want to try it with regular ground meat and maybe cut back on the cumin a bit. Also, it is one of those soups that tastes better "the day after" ... and it freezes well. All in all ...... this is a delicious and warming soup .... made thick and hearty with the barley. 5 stars for sure.
I used cooked ground turkey in stead of the sausage.