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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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This creamy crockpot chicken wild rice soup is a cozy, comforting meal packed with tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a blend of veggies in a silky, creamy broth. Perfect for busy nights, it’s easy to make and sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the carrots, chop the celery and onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth to cover.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and rice is cooked.
  4. Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened (2-3 minutes).
  6. Pour the milk mixture into the crockpot and stir well. Cook on HIGH for another 20-30 minutes until the soup thickens.
  7. Optional: Use an immersion blender to blend about 1/3 of the soup for extra creaminess, leaving some rice and veggies whole.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.

Notes

Add dairy at the end to prevent curdling. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. You can substitute rotisserie chicken, use dairy-free milk, or add extra veggies like mushrooms or spinach. Soup thickens as it sits; thin with broth or milk if needed. Leftovers taste even better and freeze well.

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