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Creamy crockpot chicken wild rice soup in a bowl with fresh herbs

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This creamy crockpot chicken wild rice soup is a cozy and delicious one-pot meal that enhances flavors through slow cooking, perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts
  • 4 whole carrots, sliced
  • 3 whole celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 whole onion, diced
  • 8-10 cups chicken broth Low sodium broth is recommended
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice Rinsed, not a boxed mix
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 whole bay leaf
Seasoning and Cream
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 0.25 cup flour Gluten free will work as well
  • 0.5 cup half and half
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp cracked pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the onion, chop the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
  2. Lay the chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and top it with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, parsley, sea salt, and cracked pepper.
  3. Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery on top of the chicken.
  4. Pour 8 cups of chicken broth into the slow cooker, then add the uncooked wild rice and bay leaf.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the rice is cooked and soft.
  2. Once the chicken reaches 165°F, remove it, shred it, and add it back into the soup.
  3. Whisk together the flour, milk, and half and half until the flour is completely dissolved.
  4. Slowly pour the mixture into the soup, stirring to combine until the soup is creamy.
  5. If the soup seems too thick, add more broth until you reach the desired consistency.

Notes

For better texture, rinse the wild rice before adding it. Adjust seasonings to your taste. A splash of lemon juice can enhance flavor before serving. You can use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.