A warm and creamy slow cooker soup made with tender chicken, wild rice, vegetables, and herbs in a rich, savory broth. Comfort food made easy.
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup wild rice blend, rinsed
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy cream
4 tbsp butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
Add chicken, rice, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, herbs, and broth to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3½–4 hours.
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup of hot soup broth, then add mixture back to the slow cooker.
Stir in the cream and let cook for another 10–15 minutes on low.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.