Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. With tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and a rich, creamy broth, this soup is a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend (rinsed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, 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
For the Cream Mixture:
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup: Add the chicken, wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Make the Cream Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the cream mixture into the soup and cook on low for another 15–20 minutes until heated through and creamy. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk instead of cream.
- Soup thickens as it sits—add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- This soup freezes well without the cream mixture added.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
