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!
Servings: 10
Calories: 333kcal
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: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 754IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg