Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Slow Cooker in Background

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4.50 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

A simply delicious lower fat wild rice soup made in the slow cooker.

Prep Time20

Cook Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken wild rice soup, crock pot chicken wild rice soup, wild rice soup

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup dry wild rice
6 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup minced onions
1/2 cup minced celery
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup toasted, slivered almonds

Instructions

Ideal slow cooker size 4-Quart.
Melt the butter in a small skillet set low heat. (I used my Ninja 3-in-1 cooker.)
Add the rice and cook, stirring often. Transfer to slow cooker. Add the chicken stock, onions, celery, vegetables and thyme.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
One hour before serving, stir in the chicken.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with slivered almonds, just before serving, if desired

Notes

Serving size: 1 generous cup

WW Points: 3

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7 PointsPlus (Old plan)

The rice expands the longer it sits, so you may need to add more chicken broth or water to thin it out a bit, especially when reheating any that is leftover.

Easy Variations

Creamy Version
For a richer soup, stir together 1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk and 2-4 tablespoons flour or cornstarch and add it during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.

Add Mushrooms
Sliced mushrooms are a natural addition and pair beautifully with the wild rice.

More Vegetables
Stir in chopped spinach or kale near the end of cooking.

Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Swap leftover turkey for the chicken after the holidays.

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