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It\u2019s 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. \u2014Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":728631,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,306700,306879,307648,307330,304328,305271,304998,305487,304338,305334,304390,305339,303966,304988,305004,340638,304368,306848,306898,304297,304268,307307,324623,304388,304078,306699,307614,304353,304403],"categories-v2":[308623,312680,309854,312905,310632,310369,312737,308988,308319,308984,308481,309216,308945,310796,308992,309337,308761,309347,308495,308935,308951,340804,308745,309603,312688,309876,308308,259483,310342,309177,308752,308698,309004,312672,312895,310591,340273,309005,308812],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Vegetable Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/vegetable-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_32216_JuliaHartbeck.jpg"},{"post_title":"Beef Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/beef-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_2553_NicolePerry_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian-Style Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-style-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Italian-Lentil-Soup_EXPS_TOHD24_23853_JuliaHartbeck.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cream of Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/cream-of-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cream-of-Lentil-Soup_EXPS_SSBZ18_41308_C03_13_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek-Style Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-style-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Greek-Style-Lentil-Soup_EXPS_TOHVP23_220763_MF_12_05_220763_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lentil-Tomato Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/lentil-tomato-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Lentil-Tomato-Soup_EXPS_TOHcom_38567_DR_01_05_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pumpkin-Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/pumpkin-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps62098_TH163622B04_20_6b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chicken-Lentil-Soup_EXPS_TOHD24_201849_KristinaVanni_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Carrot and Lentil Chili ","post_link":"\/recipes\/carrot-and-lentil-chili\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Carrot-and-Lentil-Chili-_EXPS_THEDSCODR20_241396_B01_10_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lentil Spinach Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/lentil-spinach-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lentil-Spinach-Soup_exps19021_THAT2453289D10_28_3bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/hearty-vegetable-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps175179_HCK163687B07_31_3b-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creamy Carrot & Tomato Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/creamy-carrot-tomato-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Creamy-Carrot-Tomato-Soup_EXPS_THFM17_166607_C09_28_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Vegetable Lentil Stew","post_link":"\/recipes\/vegetable-lentil-stew\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps12108_QC10107C29B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Italian-Lentil-Soup_exps47817_THHC1757657D19A_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Carrot Cheese Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/carrot-cheese-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps9747_RM10022C49A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hearty Veggie Lentil Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/hearty-veggie-lentil-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps29740_LT1115459D33.jpg"},{"post_title":"Vegetable Carrot Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/vegetable-carrot-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Vegetable-Carrot-Soup_exps10475_HS2007960B04_14_5bC_RMS.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/French-Lentil-and-Carrot-Soup_EXPS_THSO18_219374_B04_19_8b.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/french-lentil-and-carrot-soup\/","name":"French Lentil and Carrot Soup","datePublished":"2018-07-11","dateModified":"2023-10-03","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT06H15M","totalTime":"PT06H30M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001\/01\/French-Lentil-and-Carrot-Soup_EXPS_THSO18_219374_B04_19_8b.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Lunch"],"description":"It\u2019s 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. \u2014Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia","recipeIngredient":["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"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Stir in chicken and cream. Cover and continue cooking until heated through, about 15 minutes longer."}],"recipeYield":"6 servings (2-1\/4 quarts)","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 338 calories","fatContent":"8g fat (3g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"53mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"738mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"39g carbohydrate (5g sugars","fiberContent":"7g fiber)","proteinContent":"29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B> 3 lean meat"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.818182,"reviewCount":11,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Europe, French","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"joyciej"},"reviewBody":"This is definitely the best lentil soup I\u2019ve ever made\/eaten! I\u2019m pitching all my other lentil soup recipes and keeping just this one. The flavor is outstanding. I do take an immersion blender before I add the chicken and I blend half to 3\/4 of it. I\u2019m not even done with my first recipe and I just put a second one in the crockpot which I will just freeze and have on standby.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Scott8953"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I added some chopped celery and butternut squash, because I had it on hand. Thanks for posting this!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"grandmascooking22"},"reviewBody":"I have made lentil soup for years but have never added a protein before. I love the chicken in this soup. Great flavors.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kimmy822"},"reviewBody":"
Heartwarming healthy soup that's perfect for winter weather! My Herb de Provence had some lavender in it and I think it adds that extra flavor which makes it even more scrumptious! \ud83c\udf72 Ideal comfort food with all the snow here in Seattle. \ud83c\udf28<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mary808"},"reviewBody":"
It was good but next time I will do half of the Herbs de Provence, I don't think it needed the cream. Other than that we really liked and I will make it again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanHat"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I added the chicken, a little parsley and seasoned salt. Would definitely make this again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cecret"},"reviewBody":"
I made my own HdP and left out the lavender. I also omitted the cream. This was very good, especially after adding some red pepper flakes and some grated parmesan. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanChefHat"},"reviewBody":"I skipped the chicken, but it was still hearty and delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFlask"},"reviewBody":"This a delicious, unusual recipe! I did not add chicken, but increased the heavy cream to 1\/2 cup and got a great result. Slow cookers can very in temperatures; my soup needed an extra 1 1\/2 hrs. to cook lentils, before adding the cream. Worth the wait!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanDog"},"reviewBody":"This is a perfect fall comfort food. It's a great, simple slow cooker recipe for busy nights when the weather gets cold!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBone"},"reviewBody":"Hearty soup for fall. 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