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Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A cozy, creamy slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for easy comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup wild rice blend (wild rice and brown rice)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice carrots, celery, and onion. Mince garlic and chop thyme and parsley if using fresh. Rinse wild rice blend under cold water.
  2. Optional: In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme in the last minute.
  3. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Add sautéed vegetables (or raw if skipping step 2), rinsed wild rice, and chicken broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and wild rice is cooked but still slightly chewy.
  5. Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk flour with a bit of heavy cream until smooth. Stir remaining cream into the crockpot, then whisk in the flour mixture. Cook uncovered on low for another 10-15 minutes until soup thickens slightly.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped parsley if using. Serve hot.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen. Avoid overcooking wild rice to maintain texture. Shredding chicken improves texture and flavor absorption. Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free option. Use cornstarch instead of flour for gluten-free version.

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