Description
This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, hearty wild rice, fresh vegetables, and a creamy base. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, this soup is perfect for busy days and chilly nights. It’s a filling, nutritious dish that can be customized to your dietary preferences with a dairy-free option. Set it and forget it for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup wild rice blend
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
1 bay leaf
1 cup half and half (or a dairy-free option)
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Add the chicken, chicken broth, wild rice, mushrooms, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, and herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, bay leaf) to the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
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Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the soup.
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Stir in the half and half and cook for an additional 10 minutes. For a thicker soup, mix the cornstarch with a little water and stir it in.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Vegetarian Version: Substitute the chicken with extra vegetables like potatoes or more mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
Dairy-Free: Swap the half and half for coconut milk or another dairy-free cream alternative.
Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes to introduce a touch of heat to the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
