Description
Comforting crockpot chicken wild rice soup brings warmth to chilly evenings with its hearty blend of tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and rich, creamy broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this soup offers a delightful escape into culinary comfort that welcomes you home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breasts
Main Grains:
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups mirepoix (chopped celery, carrots, and onions)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Liquids:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons white wine (optional)
- 2 cups additional milk or water
Fats and Thickeners:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine wild rice, raw chicken, mirepoix, chicken broth, and poultry seasoning in the crockpot. Cover and slow cook at low temperature for 7-8 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked and rice reaches tender consistency.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully extract chicken from crockpot and allow brief cooling period. Use two forks to meticulously shred meat into bite-sized pieces, then return shredded chicken back into crockpot.
- Prepare creamy roux by melting butter in separate saucepan over medium heat. Gradually incorporate flour and allow mixture to gently bubble for approximately 1 minute. Slowly integrate whole milk, whisking continuously until smooth, thick texture develops. Optional: incorporate white wine for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Merge roux with soup contents inside crockpot, stirring thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution. Adjust liquid volume with additional milk or water to achieve preferred soup consistency. Season with salt and pepper, tasting and modifying seasoning as needed.
- Ladle piping hot soup into serving bowls. Complement meal with freshly warmed crusty bread for ultimate comfort dining experience.
Notes
- Wild rice needs extra rinsing to remove any debris or unwanted particles before cooking in the crockpot.
- Chicken breasts work best for easy shredding and maintaining tender texture throughout slow cooking.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting whole milk with unsweetened almond or coconut milk for a lighter alternative.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of fresh thyme or a pinch of dried herbs like rosemary during the initial cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg