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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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A comforting and creamy slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken, wild rice blend, and fresh vegetables, perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup wild rice blend (wild and brown rice mix)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, a handful chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice carrots, celery, and onion. Mince garlic cloves (about 10 minutes prep).
  2. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Add diced carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, and wild rice blend evenly over the top.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth. Sprinkle thyme, salt, and black pepper. Do not stir.
  4. Cook on high for about 4 hours or on low for about 7 hours. Check liquid halfway through and add broth or water if needed.
  5. Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks once tender.
  6. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot. Stir in butter until melted.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Cook uncovered on low for another 15 minutes to thicken slightly.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add broth or water to loosen. If too thin, cook uncovered longer or add cornstarch slurry to thicken. Add cream at the end to prevent curdling. Can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version. Wild rice blend preferred for texture and cooking time. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts with similar cooking time.

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