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Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Slow Cooker)

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Slow Cooker)
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Warm up your chilly evenings with a bowl of Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup made in your slow cooker. This comforting dish combines tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and a colorful medley of vegetables, all simmered together to create a rich and creamy flavor profile. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this soup is not only nourishing but a fantastic way to utilize ingredients you likely already have on hand. It’s easy to prepare; just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work. Enjoy the delightful aroma as it fills your kitchen and savor every spoonful of this wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wild rice blend (rinsed)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 4–5 cloves minced garlic
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend

Instructions

  1. Rinse the wild rice under cold water.
  2. Chop onions, celery, carrots, and mince garlic.
  3. In your slow cooker, combine wild rice, chicken, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, chicken stock, and seasonings.
  4. Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 7–8 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Shred the chicken in the last half hour of cooking and return it to the pot.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter with olive oil; whisk in flour followed by milk until creamy.
  7. Stir the creamy mixture into the soup before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.

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