Description

This Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Hearty chicken, tender vegetables, and wild rice are simmered in a creamy broth for a rich and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy days, this slow cooker soup is easy to make, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

1 ½ lb chicken breasts

4 carrots, sliced

3 celery stalks, chopped

1 onion, diced

8-10 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup wild rice (not a boxed mix like Rice-a-Roni)

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon parsley

¼ cup flour (gluten-free will work as well)

½ cup half-and-half

½ cup whole milk

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon cracked pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Dice the onion, chop the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.

Step 2: Layer in the Crockpot

Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Top the chicken with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, parsley, sea salt, and cracked pepper.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery.

Step 3: Add Broth and Rice

Pour in 8 cups of chicken broth, add uncooked wild rice, and drop in the bay leaf.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until rice is soft and chicken is cooked through.

Step 4: Shred the Chicken

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Add the shredded chicken back into the soup.

Step 5: Make the Creamy Base

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, half-and-half, and whole milk.
Slowly pour the mixture into the soup, stirring to combine.
Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
For a perfect pairing, serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad.

Notes

Make it Dairy-Free: Substitute the half-and-half and milk with coconut cream or a plant-based milk.
Add More Veggies: Stir in spinach, kale, or peas for extra nutrition and color.
Protein Boost: Add cooked quinoa or chickpeas for more protein.
Spicy Kick: Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to bring some heat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker)
Category: Soup, Comfort Food
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american