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Crockpot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Crockpot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup for Ultimate Comfort

A soothing bowl of Crockpot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, perfect for chilly evenings and effortless meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Use thighs for more flavor
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Blend Avoid using white rice
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust based on broth saltiness
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Or substitute with white pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Or use dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning Can use Italian herb blend
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Half and Half or Heavy Cream Milk or non-dairy alternatives can work
  • 4 tbsp Butter Or use margarine
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Cornstarch is a gluten-free alternative

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Layer the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the wild rice blend, chopped carrots, diced celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, and pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and poultry seasoning.
  2. Gently stir the ingredients together. Secure the lid on the slow cooker, choosing the LOW setting for 6–8 hours or the HIGH setting for 3–4 hours.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the slow cooker.
  4. In a separate saucepan, melt about 4 tablespoons of butter and whisk in an equal amount of flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the half and half or heavy cream.
  5. Pour the creamy mixture into the slow cooker and stir to combine. Simmer on HIGH for an additional 15–20 minutes.
  6. Before serving, taste your soup and adjust seasoning as needed. If it’s too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Stir halfway through cooking to prevent rice from sticking. Adjust seasoning at the end based on personal taste.

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