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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a comforting, hearty dish that transforms simple ingredients into a warm bowl of joy. Perfect for chilly evenings, this slow-cooked delight features tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a rich and creamy broth. Easy to prepare, you can set it and forget it while your crockpot works its magic. Each spoonful offers a delightful harmony of flavors that evokes cozy gatherings and cherished memories. Enjoy this soul-soothing soup with crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lb chicken breasts
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 8–10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice (rinsed)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ¼ cup flour (gluten-free if desired)
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
  2. Layer raw chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot; sprinkle with garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables and rinsed wild rice on top of the chicken.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth to cover all ingredients. Add the bay leaf.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours until chicken is tender.
  6. Shred chicken with two forks and return it to the pot.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk flour with half-and-half and whole milk until smooth; stir into the soup.
  8. Let cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to thicken.

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