Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Warm your soul with this Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup, the perfect dish for chilly evenings. This hearty and comforting soup combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables, simmered together in a rich and creamy broth. With minimal prep work, simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this soup is not only easy to make but also a delightful way to bring everyone together around the table. Enjoy a nourishing bowl that’s guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest eaters!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 8–10 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice (rinsed)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ¼ cup flour (gluten free will work as well)
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice onion, chop carrots and celery, and mince garlic.
- Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: Place chicken at the bottom, then add garlic, seasonings, onion, carrots, and celery.
- Add broth and rice: Pour in broth and add rinsed wild rice along with a bay leaf.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred chicken: Once cooked through (internal temp of 165°F), shred chicken and return to the pot.
- Stir in creaminess: Whisk flour with half-and-half and milk; slowly pour into the soup while stirring.
- Serve warm: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg