Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- 4 carrots
sliced
- 3 celery stalks
chopped
- 1 onion
diced
- 8-10 c chicken broth
I use low sodium broth
- 1 c wild rice)
(not a boxed mix like rice-a-roni!
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 T Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- ¼ c flour
gluten free will work as well
- ½ c half and half
- ½ c whole milk
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
Directions
- 1
Dice onion, chop carrots, celery and mince garlic.
- 2
Lay chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and then top with garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, parsley and sea salt and pepper. Add onion, carrot and celery on top.
- 3
Add 8 cups broth, uncooked rice and bay leaf and cover.
- 4
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until rice is cooked and soft.
- 5
Once chicken reaches 165°F, remove and shred and then add back into the soup.
- 6
After adding the chicken back in, whisk together the flour, milk and cream until flour is completely dissolved. Slowly pour the mixture into the soup and stir to combine until soup is creamy. If soup seems to thick, add more broth until you reach desired consistency.
- 7
Serve with a big crusty loaf of bread and some fresh parsley on top!
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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About this Recipe
When the chill sets in, nothing quite satisfies like a warm, comforting bowl of soup. This Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate 'dump and go' recipe for cozy evenings, offering a hearty and flavorful escape from the cold. You'll love how effortlessly it brings comfort to your table.
Why This Recipe Works
The beauty of this soup lies in its simplicity and the slow cooker's magic. It effortlessly combines tender chicken, robust wild rice, and a medley of aromatic vegetables into a rich, savory broth, finishing with a creamy touch. This method ensures maximum flavor development with minimal effort, making it the perfect comfort food for busy days.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly satisfying and deeply flavorful experience. You'll find succulent chunks of chicken breasts, perfectly cooked wild rice, and tender carrots, celery, and onion, all swimming in a velvety, savory broth. Enhanced by fragrant Italian seasoning, thyme, parsley, garlic, and a bay leaf, the slow cooking process allows these flavors to meld beautifully, creating a depth that tastes like it simmered all day. The creamy finish from the half and half and whole milk makes each spoonful utterly irresistible, providing that classic comfort food texture.
Customization & Variations
While delicious as written, this Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is also adaptable. Feel free to adjust the amount of chicken broth to achieve your preferred consistency—anywhere from 8 to 10 cups. If you need a gluten-free option, rest assured that gluten-free flour works perfectly to create the rich, creamy texture without compromise. You can also play with the ratio of half and half to whole milk for a lighter or richer finish to suit your taste.
Serving & Context
This hearty soup is the ideal meal for cold seasons, offering a satisfying and wholesome dinner that brings warmth to any gathering. Serve it with a crusty bread on the side for dipping into the luscious broth, completing a perfect cozy meal.