Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe. This hearty and delicious soup combines tender chicken, nutritious wild rice, and a mix of vegetables, all simmered to perfection in your crockpot.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 pound chicken breasts
2 cups mirepoix (chopped celery, carrots, and onions)
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
2 cups whole milk
A few tablespoons white wine (optional)
Up to 2 cups additional milk or water for desired consistency
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice under cold water.
- In a crockpot, combine the wild rice, chicken breasts, mirepoix, chicken broth, and poultry seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until the chicken is cooked and the rice is soft.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the crockpot.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk (and wine if using) until thickened.
- Add the creamy mixture to the crockpot, stir well, and adjust consistency with additional milk or water.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For a thicker soup, use less liquid; for a thinner soup, add more milk or water.
The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
If using bone-in chicken, remember to remove the bones before shredding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Crockpot Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Meal, Healthy Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Soup