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Cozy Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

A close-up of a hearty bowl of creamy wild rice soup, featuring shredded chicken, carrots, and dark wild rice grains.
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Make this comforting, creamy chicken and wild rice soup in your slow cooker for a warm meal perfect for chilly days. This hearty recipe tastes like home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water (for slurry)
  • 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

Instructions

  1. Place the wild rice blend, chicken pieces, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper into your slow cooker.
  2. Stir all ingredients together. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  3. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker. Stir well.
  5. Add the half-and-half and the cubed cream cheese to the soup. Stir until the cream cheese melts and the soup thickens slightly. This usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes on the high setting after adding the dairy.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving this hearty wild rice soup hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, increase the slurry amount slightly, adding another tablespoon of flour mixed with cold water.
  • If you prefer a copycat Panera wild rice soup texture, use whole milk instead of half-and-half for a richer result.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; the soup reheats nicely on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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