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Crockpot Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Cultural Context

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a beloved comfort food in the United States, particularly in the Midwest. This dish combines tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and a creamy broth, making it perfect for chilly evenings. Often served as a hearty meal, it showcases the use of wild rice, a native grain that reflects the region's culinary heritage. Today, variations abound, with some opting for lighter versions or adding different vegetables, but the core comforting essence remains unchanged.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts
¾ cup minced onion
¾ cup chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped carrots
1 tsp salt
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried sage
½ tsp garlic powder
2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
4 cups chicken broth
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups whole milk

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Place the chicken breasts, onion, celery, carrots, salt, thyme, sage, garlic powder, and wild rice into a crockpot.

2

Stir in the chicken broth.

3

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.

4

Remove the chicken breasts to a plate and shred with two forks.

5

Put the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and cover.

6

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.

7

Whisk in the flour and heat for 1 minute, whisking constantly.

8

Pour in the milk and continue to whisk until heated through.

9

Stir the milk mixture into the crockpot and let heat for 30 more minutes.

10

Serve warm with crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

crockpotsaucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkchicken

Also Known As

Chicken and Wild Rice SoupCreamy Wild Rice Soup

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