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A warm bowl of chicken and wild rice soup garnished with chopped herbs, served on a rustic wooden table with a spoon and fresh bread on the side, steam rising from the creamy, hearty soup with visible chunks of chicken, wild rice, and vegetables.

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A hearty and creamy slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup that combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vegetables in a savory broth, perfect for chilly evenings.

  • Total Time: 7-8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts, rice, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour chicken broth over ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
  3. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
  4. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half, cook for another 15 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Can substitute with cooked rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
  • Use dairy-free cream alternatives if needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg