French Lentil and Carrot Soup

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

Recipe by Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

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Updated on 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

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.
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    Yield:6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
    Prep:15 min
    Cook:6 hours 15 min
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    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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    Directions

    1. 1
      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.
    2. 2
      Stir in chicken and cream. Cover and continue cooking until heated through, about 15 minutes longer.

    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.
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