Crockpot Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup for Ultimate Comfort
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A comforting and creamy chicken wild rice soup made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the rinsed wild rice, diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and return it to the soup.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it heat through for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be frozen; just add cream when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg