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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup for Cozy Nights

This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights, featuring tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 6 cups Chicken Stock low-sodium works well
  • 1 cup Wild Rice can swap for white rice
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 2 medium Carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms thinly sliced, add last 30 minutes
For the Thickening
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Half and Half
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper, and place in the slow cooker.
  2. Add chicken stock, wild rice, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Mix gently.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. In the last 30 minutes, add the sliced cremini mushrooms.
  5. Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside.
  6. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until golden, about 2 minutes.
  7. Whisk in milk and half and half, cooking until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Return shredded chicken and milk mixture to the slow cooker, mix well.
  9. Serve soup in bowls and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, follow the timing for adding mushrooms and adjust seasoning to your preference.

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