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A steaming bowl of hearty chicken and wild rice soup with chunks of tender chicken, vibrant orange carrots, and green herbs on top, served in a rustic white bowl with a spoon, set against a warm wooden table background, evoking comfort and home-cooked warmth.

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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A flavorful and easy slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup packed with vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown chopped chicken until cooked through. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker: rice, vegetables, broth, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until rice and vegetables are tender.
  4. Adjust seasonings, serve hot, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute wild rice with brown rice for a different texture.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked rice and vegetables before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
  • Method: Slow cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 280 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg