Every new year my mom makes homemade lentils for good luck. It’s been a tradition passed down from my Italian great grandmother. These are so comforting, delicious, and contain all the best nutrients.
Chop the carrots, celery, leeks and onion. Add vegetables except the leeks to a large pot with olive oil over medium heat and sauté. Add the garlic and leeks and stir. Add the broth, tomato sauce, rinsed lentils and bay leaf and let it come to a boil. Simmer and cook for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender. Season with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
