Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
If you’re seeking a heartwarming dish to welcome your loved ones, look no further than this Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings, featuring tender chicken, wholesome wild rice, and a medley of vibrant vegetables. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you unwind. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, this soup not only serves as an ideal meal for busy weeknights but also makes for delightful leftovers throughout the week. Your family will be coming back for seconds, leaving you feeling like a culinary hero.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 8–10 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice (rinsed)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
Instructions
- Dice onion, chop carrots and celery, and mince garlic.
- Layer chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot; add seasonings and then veggies on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed wild rice along with the bay leaf.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until rice is soft.
- Shred chicken once cooked; return to soup.
- Whisk flour with half-and-half and milk; stir into soup until creamy.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg