Name: Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts; 1 small onion or large shallot, minced; 2 carrots, thinly sliced (~1 cup); 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried ground sage; Small pinch dried rosemary, crushed between your fingers; 1 large or 2 small bay leaves; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup wild blend rice (Lundberg Farms recommended)

Description

This Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Enhanced by savory dried herbs and a touch of butter, it delivers a rich, satisfying flavor perfect for chilly days or when craving something warm and nourishing. Gluten-free and meal-prep friendly, this recipe is a versatile and wholesome addition to your menu.

Ingredients

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1 lb chicken breasts
1 small onion or large shallot, minced
2 carrots, thinly sliced (~1 cup)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried ground sage
Small pinch dried rosemary, crushed between your fingers
1 large or 2 small bay leaves
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup wild blend rice (Lundberg Farms recommended)

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Instructions

Add all ingredients into a 6-quart crock pot and stir well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until the chicken breasts are cooked through and the rice is tender.
Remove the chicken from the crock pot, shred it using a fork, and stir the shredded chicken back into the soup.
Serve hot. The soup will thicken slightly as it cools.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 395 kcal per serving