Crock Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Get ready to savor the warmth of Crock Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup. This easy-to-make, nourishing soup combines tender chicken thighs, wild rice, and a medley of seasonings in a rich, creamy broth. This soup is perfect for brisk, cold weather and brings a cozy touch to your dinner table!
Ingredients
- 1 cup wild rice (rinsed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 ribs celery (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (trim off excess fat)
- 4 tsp garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- ⅓ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Add wild rice, onion, celery, and carrots to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Place chicken thighs on top of the rice and mirepoix. Add garlic, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, Rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- Thirty minutes before cook time is up. Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted. Then, slowly whisk in the flour to form a roux. Once the roux has thickened, slowly whisk in the heavy cream,
- Remove bay leaves and chicken thighs. Discard bay leaves and shred chicken with two forks.
- Add the chicken and cream mixture back into the crock pot. Mix until well combined.
- Serve while hot, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner protein option, keeping in mind they may cook a bit faster.
- Cook times are set to give the vegetables a little bit of crunch. I you like your veggies softer add 1 hour to the cook time.
- If the soup is too thick, you can thin it by adding a bit of chicken broth or water gradually and stir until you reach the desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 16gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 754IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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