Herb-Infused French Lentil Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A hearty, one-pot stew where French lentils and root vegetables simmer in a herb-scented broth, creating a deeply savory dish ideal for chilly days. This french-inspired soups ready in about 65 minutes pairs French green lentils, Vegetable broth, diced Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup French green lentils
• 3 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup, diced Carrots
• 1 cup, diced Parsnips
• 1, diced Yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tsp, chopped Fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened and starting to brown at the edges.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup French green lentils, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced parsnips, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until lentils and vegetables are very tender, stirring once halfway through.