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Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Make creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup with tender chicken, vegetables, wild rice, and herbs. An easy slow cooker comfort food recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend rinsed
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the wild rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  4. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then stir it into the soup.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
  8. Cover and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Rinse the wild rice before cooking for the best texture.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on the wild rice blend used.
  • Stir the soup well after adding the cream.
  • For a thicker soup, add a little extra cornstarch slurry.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.