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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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This easy crockpot chicken and wild rice soup is a cozy, comforting meal packed with juicy chicken, hearty wild rice, and tender vegetables. It’s naturally gluten-free, family-friendly, and perfect for chilly days or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup wild rice blend, uncooked
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 ribs celery, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional, for creaminess)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice carrots, slice celery, chop onion, and mince garlic. Cut chicken into large chunks or leave whole if you prefer shredding after cooking.
  2. Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and wild rice blend into the slow cooker. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour in chicken broth. Add butter or olive oil if desired.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the soup.
  6. Optional: For a creamier texture, blend 2 cups of soup until smooth and stir back into the crockpot.
  7. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Check the rice 30 minutes before the end of cooking to avoid mushiness. For dairy-free, skip the cream or use coconut milk. Add extra veggies like mushrooms or spinach in the last 30 minutes. If freezing, consider cooking rice separately to prevent it from getting too soft. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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