Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 cups mirepoix
chopped celery, carrots, and onions
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- a few tablespoons white wine
optional
- up to 2 cups additional milk or water
Directions
- 1
Rinse the wild rice. Place the uncooked wild rice, raw chicken, mirepoix, chicken broth, and poultry seasoning in a crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and the rice should be soft. There will be extra liquid in the crockpot; do not drain.
- 2
Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and allow to cool slightly. Using two forks, shred the chicken. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- 3
When rice and chicken are done cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and let the mixture bubble for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the whole milk until a thick, creamy mixture forms. Stir in the wine.
- 4
Add this to the rice and chicken in the crockpot and stir to combine. Add extra water or milk to adjust the consistency as you like it. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying, hearty meal that practically cooks itself? This Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is your perfect solution for a comforting bowl of goodness on a chilly evening, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor.
The genius of this soup lies in its incredible simplicity and the power of slow cooking. By allowing chicken, vegetables, and wild rice to slowly simmer together for hours, the flavors meld into a rich, complex profile that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. It’s the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal that promises warmth and contentment with every spoonful.
Prepare to enjoy a thick, creamy soup brimming with tender chunks of chicken and earthy, chewy wild rice. Sweet aromatic mirepoix—carrots, celery, and onion—adds depth and a pleasant texture, all enveloped in a savory broth that’s both substantial and inviting. The optional addition of white wine subtly brightens the overall taste, creating a more nuanced and sophisticated flavor profile. This Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is designed to be incredibly easy, yielding a generous amount of pure comfort that makes dinner effortless.
While this Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is delicious as written, it’s also quite adaptable. If you prefer, a different protein like leftover cooked turkey could work in place of the chicken breasts. Don't have poultry seasoning? A simple blend of dried sage, thyme, and a pinch of marjoram can be a great stand-in. Feel free to adjust the creaminess and consistency to your liking by using more or less of the additional milk or water mentioned in the recipe.
This robust soup is truly a meal in itself, ideal for gathering the family on a cold night. Serve it alongside a substantial piece of crusty bread or warm rolls, perfect for soaking up every last drop of this delightful, creamy broth.