5.0 from 6 votes
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Cuddle up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup that’s ready in just 4 hours. With tender chicken breast, fresh vegetables, wild rice, and heavy cream to finish off the soup. It’s comfort food inspired by your favorite Panera Bread soup, but made better at home.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 carrots peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1-½ cups wild rice
- 64 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
Instructions
- Peel and dice the carrots, celery, and onion.
- In a slow cooker combine the carrots, celery, onions, poultry seasoning and black pepper. Mix well, then pour in the wild rice and chicken breast.
- Pour the chicken broth on top, give it a mix, and cook on high for four hours.
- Once the soup is done, remove the chicken and chop or shred. Place the chicken back in the slow cooker and mix.
- In a measuring cup, mix together the heavy cream and cornstarch. Mix the cream slurry into the slow cooker, sprinkle in the fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- Thicker Soup - Add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Customize Your Vegetables - Add mushrooms, spinach, or diced potatoes for extra variety.
- Wild Rice Substitutes - If you can’t find wild rice, a wild rice blend or brown rice works well.
- Thicker Soup - Add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Boost the Creaminess: -For an even richer texture, substitute half the heavy cream with cream cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Ahead - You can prep the veggies the night before or right before your ready to let it start cooking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1c
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
374mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
6899IU
(138%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1c | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6899IU | 138% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.