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Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

A warm, comforting soup with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2 pieces carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic.
Layering the Ingredients
  1. Place the boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
  2. Layer the wild rice blend over the chicken, followed by the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
Adding Broth and Seasonings
  1. Pour the chicken broth over the layered ingredients until everything is submerged.
  2. Sprinkle thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper on top and stir lightly to distribute the ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir in the heavy cream.
  3. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Consider adding a splash of lemon juice for brightness or diced potatoes for added heartiness. For spice enthusiasts, cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes can introduce a gentle kick.