French Lentil and Carrot Soup

French Lentil and Carrot Soup

from tasteofhome.com
Lunch
390 min
6 servings
338 kcal / serving

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

Ingredients

  • 5 largecarrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cupsdried green lentils, rinsed
  • 1shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoonsherbes de provence
  • ½ teaspoonpepper
  • ¼ teaspoonkosher salt
  • 6 cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cupscubed rotisserie chicken
  • ¼ cupheavy whipping cream

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.