Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

from joyfulhealthyeats.com
245 min
8 servings

This easy Crockpot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup goes perfectly with a slice of crunchy bread. It's a great weeknight dinner idea with only 5 min of prep time.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breast
  • salt & pepper to season
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 6 cups of chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup of cornstarch
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 1 cup thinly sliced baby bella mushrooms (optional)
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken breast dry with a paper towel. Season both side of chicken breast with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add in avocado oil and seasoned chicken breast. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly browned. (not cooked through – you’re just looking to add flavor to your soup)

  3. 3

    To a crock pot, first add boneless skinless chicken breasts on the bottom.

  4. 4

    Then add carrots, celery, onion, garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, wild rice and chicken broth.

  5. 5

    Cook on HIGH for 3 – 3.5 hours.

  6. 6

    Remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks. Add chicken back to the crock pot.

  7. 7

    To a small bowl add cornstarch and milk. Whisk together so there are no lumps.

  8. 8

    Next add mushrooms to the crockpot and pour milk mixture over the top and stir. Cover the crockpot and let cook an additional 30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  10. 10

    Serve!