Cheesy Wild Rice Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Wild Rice Soup
Description
Cheesy Wild Rice Soup brings together boneless chicken breast, cream of celery soup, cream of potato soup, milk, and canned wild rice along with diced carrots and real bacon bits to create a creamy, textured soup. The ingredients are combined in a slow cooker and cooked on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender enough to shred easily.
Once the chicken is shredded and returned to the slow cooker, the soup is stirred to merge the flavors. The mixture of condensed soups and milk creates a smooth, cheesy base, while the wild rice adds chewiness and earthiness. The inclusion of bacon bits introduces a subtle smoky note that complements the mildness of the soup well.
This soup serves as a hearty meal on its own or alongside a crusty bread. Its slow cooker preparation makes it convenient for busy days, requiring the cook to set it early and enjoy later. The dish is nourishing and filling, appealing to those who enjoy creamy, homestyle soups.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless
- 1 cream of celery soup canned
- 1 cream of potato soup can
- 5 c. milk
- 1 Cheez Whiz 15 oz, jar
- 2 wild rice 15 oz cans, drained
- 1 c. carrot diced and peeled
- 1/4 c. bacon bits real
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low 8-10 hours.
- Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and shred. Replace chicken and stir soup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1524mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 765IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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