Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup: Cozy Comfort in Every Spoon

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a comforting dish blending tender chicken, wild rice, and vegetables into a creamy hug in a bowl.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Roux Preparation Time 30

Total Time 6 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

4 cups chicken breasts Lean and tender
1 cup wild rice Ensure using true wild rice
1 cup carrots Chopped
1 cup celery Chopped
1 cup onion Chopped
6 cups chicken broth Low-sodium recommended
2 cubes bouillon cubes Optional

For the Creaminess

1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with almond milk
2 tablespoons butter For roux
1/4 cup flour Can use cornstarch for gluten-free

For Flavoring

2 teaspoons seasonings (poultry seasoning) Thyme and sage can be alternatives

Equipment

Crockpot
saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by chopping the mirepoix (carrots, celery, onion) into small, even pieces and season the chicken breasts.
Add seasoned chicken breasts, wild rice, vegetables, chicken broth, and bouillon cubes to the crockpot and ensure even distribution.
Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6 hours, checking occasionally.
Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to create a roux, and gradually add heavy cream until smooth.
Remove cooked chicken, shred it, and stir back into the crockpot along with the roux. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, ideally with crusty bread or a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this soup with your favorite ingredients or swaps. Wild rice should be added in the last hour to maintain texture.

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