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Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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This creamy, comforting crockpot chicken wild rice soup is a hands-off dinner packed with tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and classic herbs. It’s easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup wild rice blend, uncooked
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic. Rinse the wild rice blend under cold water.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter carrots, celery, onion, and garlic over the top. Sprinkle in the wild rice blend.
  3. Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and rice is cooked.
  5. Remove chicken breasts, shred or chop, then return to the crockpot.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk or half-and-half until smooth and just thickened.
  7. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker, stir, and let heat for 15-20 minutes until creamy.
  8. Optional: Blend 1-2 cups of soup with an immersion blender and stir back in for extra creaminess.
  9. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley if desired.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or cracked pepper.

Notes

Rinse wild rice well to prevent a gummy texture. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and plant-based butter. Soup thickens as it sits; add extra broth or milk when reheating. Freezes well for up to 2 months. Add baby spinach or peas at the end for extra veggies. For meal prep, slightly undercook the rice.

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