FRENCH LENTIL AND CARROT SOUP

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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 it out if you prefer. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges