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French Lentil and Carrot Soup

Name: French Lentil and Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Cuisine: Europe, French
Ingredients: 5 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 1-1/2 cups dried green lentils, rinsed; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours

Makes

6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)

Updated: Oct. 03, 2023

It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes it perfect for a busy weeknight meal, but you can leave the chicken out if you prefer. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

French Lentil and Carrot Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

5 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1-1/2 cups dried green lentils, rinsed
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; cover. Cook on low 6-8 hours or until lentils are tender.

Stir in chicken and cream. Cover and continue cooking until heated through, about 15 minutes longer.

Test Kitchen tips

Remember to check the label when buying herbes de Provence; some contain lavender and some don’t. The lavender adds an unusual flavor that complements both carrots and lentils.

The amount of heavy cream may be increased, decreased or eliminated depending on personal tastes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 338 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.