French Lentil and Carrot Soup

Lunch

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.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours
YIELD: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

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

Instructions

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

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.