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Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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This easy, cozy Crockpot creamy chicken and wild rice soup is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for chilly nights or feeding a crowd, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s both satisfying and adaptable.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend if needed)
  • 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half, or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and trim any excess fat. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.
  2. Place chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and stir.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  5. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream (if using). Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Pour the creamy mixture into the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice and frozen peas (if using). Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Let soup heat together for another 10-15 minutes on LOW, uncovered, to thicken and meld flavors. Remove bay leaf.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a GF flour blend or cornstarch for the roux and ensure broth is gluten-free. For dairy-free, use unsweetened almond or coconut milk and vegan butter. Add extra veggies like mushrooms or spinach for variety. Soup thickens as it sits; add more broth or milk when reheating. Leftovers freeze well.

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