Description
A comforting and hearty Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup that combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a creamy savory base. Perfect for cozy dinners, this slow cooker recipe requires minimal prep and yields a rich, flavorful soup that’s both filling and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups mirepoix (chopped celery, carrots, and onions)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Creamy Base
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1–2 tablespoons sherry (optional)
- Up to 2 cups additional milk or water for thinning
Instructions
- Cook Wild Rice and Chicken: Rinse the wild rice thoroughly. In the crockpot, combine the uncooked wild rice, raw chicken breasts, mirepoix, minced garlic, chicken broth, and poultry seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender. Do not drain the liquid.
- Cut the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot and allow them to cool slightly until safe to handle. Gently cut or shred the chicken into bite-sized chunks.
- Make the Creamy Base: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute to form a roux. Warm the milk in the microwave or on the stove until hot but not boiling. Gradually whisk the warm milk into the roux a little at a time until a thick, creamy sauce forms. Stir in sherry if using.
- Bring it Together: Add the creamy base and the chopped chicken back into the crockpot. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Add additional milk, water, or a splash of heavy cream to adjust the thickness and richness of the soup to your preference. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy a cozy, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Rinsing the wild rice before cooking helps remove any debris and reduces any bitterness.
- Sherry is optional but adds a lovely depth of flavor to the creamy base.
- Adjust the soup thickness by adding more milk, water, or cream depending on your preferred consistency.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and milk with a suitable plant-based milk, but note it will alter the flavor and texture.
- The soup reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken soup, wild rice soup, slow cooker chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, comfort food, easy chicken soup
