Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Adapted from damndelicious.net
Prep15 min
Cook480 min
Serves4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup wild rice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half*
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken. Place it in your 6-qt slow cooker.
- Add chicken stock, wild rice, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Toss in mushrooms during the last 30 minutes.
- Take the chicken out and shred it with two forks.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until it’s lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually add milk and half and half, whisking until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the shredded chicken and milk mixture back into the slow cooker. If it’s too thick, add more half and half until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve hot, and sprinkle with parsley if you like.
Common questions
How long does Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup take to make?
About 495 minutes total — roughly 15 minutes of prep and 480 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup?
17 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
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