Crockpot Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
A hearty and creamy chicken and wild rice soup made conveniently in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes - 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend, rinsed
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts/thighs, rinsed wild rice blend, chopped carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper into a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and wild rice is tender.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until no lumps remain to create a smooth slurry.
- Pour the flour-milk slurry into the slow cooker, stirring constantly to incorporate it into the soup. This will thicken the soup.
- If using, stir in the heavy cream. Cover and continue to cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the soup has thickened to your desired consistency. The soup will thicken more as it cools.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- The soup will thicken further as it cools.
- For a dairy-free version, you can try using unsweetened plant-based milk and omitting the heavy cream. The thickening may be affected.
- If you prefer a thicker soup from the start, you can reduce the amount of chicken broth slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx.)
- Calories: Estimated 400-500 (will vary based on milk/cream choice and exact ingredient amounts)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A