Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Chicken Wild Rice Soup made effortlessly in a crockpot. This creamy, savory dish combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables for a delightful meal that brings family and friends together. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, each spoonful is like a warm hug on a cold day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop the carrots, celery, and onions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
- Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to the crockpot along with the diced chicken and wild rice blend.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and any preferred spices. Stir well.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cream or half-and-half until desired creaminess is reached. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg