Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth that’s effortlessly simple to prepare. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic! Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this soup not only satisfies but also warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice (rinsed)
- ¼ cup flour (gluten-free optional)
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
Instructions
- Dice the onion, chop the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Layer the chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add garlic and seasonings on top.
- Add chopped vegetables followed by broth and rinsed wild rice. Toss in a bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until rice is tender.
- Shred cooked chicken and return it to the soup.
- Whisk together flour, half-and-half, and milk; stir into soup until combined. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg