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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Christi

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup, made in a slow cooker, is a warm bowl of tasty goodness that is so comforting on a chilly day.

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Having a bowl of this creamy chicken and wild rice soup can really lift my spirits. Not only is this soup delicious, but it is also so easy to make. I love using the crockpot to make soup, it makes life so much easier. Just toss the ingredients in the crockpot in the morning and go about your day. Personally, I have a lot more energy at the beginning of the day than at the end of the day so the slow cooker is a great solution.

I have heard that many people, especially in Minnesota, have a tradition of eating chicken wild rice soup on Christmas Eve. At first, I didn’t really get it. Then I found out that Minnesota has adopted wild rice as the official state grain. However, I would like to note that wild rice is not a grain, it is actually an aquatic grass. It is only referred to as rice because it looks and cooks like rice. “Anywho”. Then I thought… why not? It is a rich, creamy, hearty soup that is the perfect comfort food to warm you up on a cold day. That sounds like a great Christmas Eve dinner!

Chicken Wild Rice Soup also makes a great weeknight dinner and the leftovers are perfect for lunch. You can just have some crackers with your soup or you could add a nice piece of crusty bread and a small side salad to complete the meal. You might want to try making some of my Easy Cheddar Biscuits or my Parmesan Garlic Bread to go with your soup. Both are super yummy and great for dunking! I hope you enjoy!
Crockpot Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

What is Wild Rice?

Wild rice is not a grain, it is actually an aquatic grass. It is only referred to as rice because it looks and cooks like rice. It actually grows wild in lakes and rivers. Wild rice is rich in protein, full of antioxidants, and is completely gluten and grain-free. So, wild rice does have more health benefits than regular rice. Sounds good to me!

This soup is filled with good ingredients and nutrients. I also used almost all organic ingredients to make my soup. If you would like, you can make this soup completely gluten-free by omitting the roux. If you would like to do that, just heat and reduce the heavy cream in a small saucepan prior to adding it to the crockpot. To keep things quick and simple, I use a food processor to chop my vegetables.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Ingredients

  • fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces – I used organic thin cut chicken breasts.
  • olive oil 
  • uncooked wild rice – I used organic wild rice.
  • carrots finely chopped or shredded – I used organic baby carrots and chopped them in a food processor.
  • onion finely chopped
  • minced garlic minced – I used organic garlic.
  • seasoning salt
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • dried thyme
  • dried rosemary
  • chicken broth – I used a 48 oz. carton of organic low sodium chicken broth.
  • heavy cream – I used organic heavy cream.

Easy Roux

  • unsalted butter – organic
  • all-purpose flour – organic

How to make Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup in a Slow Cooker

First, spray your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Then, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables. Place the vegetables and the minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, add the chicken to the slow cooker and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken with the spices, salt and pepper. Now, add the uncooked wild rice to the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over everything. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low.
Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Once the chicken is fully cooked, use a spoon to break apart any pieces of chicken that are stuck together. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Recover and cook on low for an additional 45 – 60 minutes. Stir occasionally.Chicken Wild Rice Soup cooking in slow cooker

How to make an easy roux

In a small saucepan, over low heat, whisk the butter and flour together to make the roux. Pour the roux into the crockpot and stir to combine. If the soup is not as thick as you would like, either allow it to cook on low a little longer or make some additional roux. If the soup is thicker than you would like, you can add a little extra hot chicken broth.

Once the soup is finished, do a taste test and add any additional salt and pepper you would like. Set the crockpot to warm until ready to serve. Serve and enjoy! 
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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup, made in a slow cooker, is a warm bowl of tasty goodness that is so comforting on a chilly day.
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 6 people
Author: Christi

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots finely chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 6 cups chicken broth 48 oz. carton of organic low sodium chicken broth.
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Roux:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour

Instructions

  • First, spray your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Then, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables.
  • Place the vegetables and the minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, add the chicken to the slow cooker and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the chicken with the spices, salt and pepper. Now, add the uncooked wild rice to the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over everything.
  • Place the lid on slow cooker and cook for 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. Once the chicken is fully cooked, use a spoon to break apart any pieces of chicken that are stuck together.
  • Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Recover and cook on low for an additional 45 - 60 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Roux:

  • Once the soup has finished cooking; In a small saucepan, over low heat, whisk the butter and flour together to make the roux.
  • Pour the roux into the crockpot and stir to combine. Set the crockpot to warm until ready to serve.

Notes

  1. Once the soup is finished, do a taste test and add any additional salt and pepper you would like.
  2. If the soup is not as thick as you would like, either allow it to cook on low a little longer or make some additional roux.
  3. If the soup is thicker than you would like, you can add a little extra hot chicken broth.
  4. You can make this soup gluten free by omitting the roux. If you would like to do that, just heat and reduce the heavy cream a bit in a small saucepan prior to adding it to the crockpot. Then cook on low in the crockpot for an additional 45 - 60 minutes to allow it to thicken some more.

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2 thoughts on “Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup”

  1. This was SO good!! Made it almost exactly as the recipe – just used 3/4 cup heavy cream and 3/4 half & half because that was all I had. I’ve been wanting to make a chicken and wild rice soup for ever, and I was so happy with this one!

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