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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

A warm and cozy chicken wild rice soup made right in the slow cooker. This soup is loaded with carrots, celery, boneless chicken and wild rice, making it the perfect meal for a chilly winter night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice blend, rinsed
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 3/4 cup carrots, chopped
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups water or additional chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step: Rinse the rice under running water.
  2. Step: Place the uncooked rice, chicken breast, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, chicken broth, water, and the seasoning blend in a slow cooker.
  3. Step: Cover and cook on the high setting for 3-4 hours or on the low setting for 7-8 hours.
  4. Step: In the last 1/2 hour of cooking, remove the chicken from the slow cooker, allow to cool slightly, and shred using two forks.
  5. Step: When the rice is done cooking, add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
  6. Step: Melt the butter and oil in a saucepan, add the flour, and let the mixture cook for 1 minute.
  7. Step: Whisk the mixture slowly while adding in the milk, continuing to whisk until all lumps have dissolved and the mixture thickens.
  8. Step: Add this creamy mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  9. Step: Add additional water or milk to your preference if the consistency is too thick, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

To make the soup richer and creamier, replace some or all of the milk with half and half. Keep in mind the soup will thicken as it sits; additional milk or water may be added when reheating to adjust consistency. For more flavor, you can add additional garlic, chopped onions, or seasonings.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Category: Soups & Stews
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 354 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 950 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken wild rice soup, creamy soup, comfort food, winter recipes

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