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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Cozy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup for Soul-Warming Comfort

Warm up with this Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, a soul-soothing dish perfect for cold days and busy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 8 cups Chicken Stock Use low-sodium for better control
  • 1 cup Wild Rice
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 large Onion (diced) Yellow onion recommended
  • 2 medium Carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 2 stalks Celery (diced)
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms (thinly sliced) Optionally substitute with button mushrooms
For Creaminess and Thickness
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with olive oil
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Use cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk recommended
  • 1 cup Half and Half Mix with whole milk for lighter option
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season and prepare the chicken by generously adding kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add chicken stock, wild rice, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir and season to taste.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. 30 minutes before finishing, add sliced cremini mushrooms to the slow cooker.
  5. Remove cooked chicken, shred it, and set it aside.
  6. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to create a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in milk and half and half until thickened.
  8. Combine the chicken and milk mixture back into the soup, adjusting thickness as necessary.
  9. Serve in bowls garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup freezes well and can be stored for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop and adjust consistency with milk or stock as needed.

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