Name: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 245 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast; 1/2 cup dried wild porcini mushrooms; 1 medium onion (chopped finely); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup carrots (chopped finely); 1/2 cup celery (chopped finely); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend ((do not use instant rice)); 1 cup heavy cream (or add more until desired consistency is reached) ((pick organic like Horizon brand)); 1 1/2 - 2 (32 oz) low sodium chicken broth ((add more if you like more liquid in your soup)); 1 teaspoon salt (to taste (add more according to your liking)); pepper (to taste); 1 bay leaf (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme ((Or use 1/2 teaspoons Poultry Seasoning))

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This slow cooker creamy chicken wild rice soup with no flour is a hit! My husband who has never been a big fan of creamy soups couldn’t stop eating this and enjoyed two bowls yesterday.

This slow cooker creamy chicken wild rice soup is made with simple seasoning blend. It’s a comforting, easy soup recipe that is perfect for those chilly, long days. It’s also something that can be prepared in the morning and be ready for you to dig into after a long day.

To make this creamy Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup, I used organic heavy cream, but no flour. I finely chopped and sautéed the mirepoix vegetables with butter before adding them into the slow cooker. This gives it a sweeter, heartier flavor. Mirepoix is a combination of aromatic vegetables for soups, stews, and braises that consists of chopped onions, celery, and carrots.

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I poured in the wild rice blend about halfway through the cooking process for a harder texture (pouring in at the beginning is fine for a softer texture, which may entail adding a bit more broth). I love the harder texture that wild rice brings in every bite. Wild rice contains more protein, zinc, and potassium than both brown and white rice varieties. Possible the best component of my slow cooker creamy chicken wild rice soup is the wild rice itself.

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Since wild rice comes in varieties of texture and brand, the length of cook time may affect the final result of this soup.

If you are worried about the rice getting too mushy by adding it at the beginning and don’t have time to add it midway through cooking, you can use pre-cooked rice and add it to the slow cooker about 10 minutes before serving.

Want to try more tasty slow cooker soup recipes? Check out these: Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup and chicken pot pie

Products used in this recipe: Lundberg Wild Blend Rice, Organic Heavy Whipping Cream from Horizon.

Important note: If you are worried about the rice getting too mushy, you can use pre-cooked rice and add it to the slow cooker about 10 minutes before serving OR just use Uncle ben’s long grain and wild rice and add it at the last half hour of cooking.

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