Savor Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup for Comforting Warmth
Savor comforting warmth with this Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup a perfect dish for cozy evenings and effortless meal prep Enjoy today
- Author: hbibamine1980
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup wild rice
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 medium onion, diced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by dicing your vegetables and measuring your spices.
Add to Slow Cooker: In the slow cooker, layer the diced chicken at the bottom.
Mix in the Vegetables: Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion on top of the chicken.
Add Wild Rice: Pour the uncooked wild rice over the vegetables.
Pour in Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and give it a gentle stir to mix the ingredients evenly.
Add Seasonings: Add minced garlic, thyme, and season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Set the Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Finish with Cream: In the last 30 minutes, stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream.
Shred Chicken: Before serving, shred the chicken with two forks, and give the soup a good stir.
Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls, and add a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g