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Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Simple to make and hearty and cozy, this chicken wild rice soup is so easy to make in the Crockpot. Perfectly creamy and seasoned with thyme, this vegetable and chicken soup is the perfect way to warm your body and soul.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 rib celery sliced
  • 1 large carrot sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms optional
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the base of the slow cooker.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Add the celery, carrot, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
    1 rib celery, 1 large carrot, 1 yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
    veggies and rice in a crockpot
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add the wild rice, thyme, and bay leaves.
    4 cups chicken broth, 1 cup wild rice, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf
    broth, veggies, rice, and chicken in a crockpot
  • Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Shred or slice the chicken. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, butter, and mushrooms (if using).
    1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup sliced mushrooms
    chicken wild rice soup in a crockpot
  • Cook for an additional 45 minutes on high or 1.5 hours on low.
  • Serve.

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Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Try adding other veggies like red bell peppers or butternut squash.
  • This soup is simply seasoned. You can add in other herbs or spices like paprika, rosemary or chili flakes for a different taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2464IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg