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Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup

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A cozy, comforting slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken, wild rice blend, and aromatic Herbs de Provence. Easy to prepare and perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (can substitute thighs)
  • 1 cup wild rice blend (wild and brown rice mix)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (use coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Dice carrots, celery, and onion finely. Mince garlic cloves.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Trim excess fat from chicken breasts; do not cook yet.
  4. Add sautéed veggies to slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top. Pour in chicken broth. Stir in wild rice blend and Herbs de Provence. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours (or high for 2.5 to 3 hours).
  6. Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker.
  7. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Adjust salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for another 10 minutes to warm through and thicken slightly.
  8. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired, and serve.

Notes

Sautéing the vegetables before adding to the slow cooker enhances flavor. Use low sodium broth to control saltiness. If soup is thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry. Soaking wild rice can reduce cooking time. Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for dairy-free version. Chicken thighs can be used for more tenderness.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken soup, wild rice, comfort food, Herbs de Provence, easy soup, creamy soup, cozy meal

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