Description
This comforting Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for chilly days. Made with tender chicken, wholesome wild rice, and aromatic herbs, this creamy soup is a family favorite. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the amazing aroma that fills your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Chicken Wild Rice Soup:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend (rinsed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Creamy Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Add chicken, wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender and the rice is cooked.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
- Prepare Creamy Mixture: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly whisk in milk until thickened.
- Combine: Pour the creamy mixture into the soup, stir to combine, and let cook for another 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken and add it during the last 30 minutes to save time.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and oil instead of butter.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 5 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
