Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe
This creamy crockpot chicken wild rice soup is a comforting and hearty dish made with tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, wild rice, and a rich, creamy broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s an ideal meal for chilly days and perfect served with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids & Broth
- 8–10 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup whole milk
Grains
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed (not a boxed mix)
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
Thickener
- ¼ cup flour (gluten free flour optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the onion, slice the carrots, chop the celery, and mince the garlic cloves to make them ready for slow cooking.
- Layer ingredients in slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, parsley, sea salt, and cracked pepper evenly over the chicken. Then add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery on top.
- Add broth, rice, and bay leaf: Pour in 8 cups of low sodium chicken broth, add the rinsed uncooked wild rice, and place the bay leaf into the slow cooker. Cover with the lid.
- Cook the soup: Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the soup mix.
- Make the creamy mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, half and half, and whole milk until the flour is fully dissolved. Slowly pour this creamy mixture into the crockpot while stirring to combine and thicken the soup. If the soup is too thick, add more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with a big crusty loaf of bread for dipping and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the salt level and add seasoning later as needed.
- Make sure to rinse the wild rice thoroughly before adding to avoid excess starchiness.
- The soup thickens up as it cools; adjust liquid as needed before serving.
- You can substitute gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten free.
- If you prefer a lighter soup, use milk instead of half and half or reduce the amount of cream.
- The longer cooking time on low ensures the flavors meld and the rice cooks perfectly.
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