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Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A warm, creamy, and comforting slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a luscious broth, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic (about 10 minutes).
  2. Add chicken, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, wild rice, dried thyme, dried parsley, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper (5 minutes).
  3. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and wild rice is cooked but not mushy. Check at 3 hours if cooking on high.
  4. About 20 minutes before the soup is done, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Slowly whisk the hot roux into the soup. Stir well to combine. Pour in heavy cream and mix. Cook uncovered on low for another 15-20 minutes to thicken.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add a splash of broth if soup is too thick.

Notes

Use high-quality chicken broth for best flavor. Add cream near the end to avoid curdling. If wild rice is not tender enough, add more broth and cook longer. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for roux. Shred chicken while warm for easier shredding. Stir gently when adding roux and cream to keep soup silky.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken soup, wild rice, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, crockpot soup

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