Description

A hearty, creamy, and comforting soup made with rotisserie chicken, wild rice blend, and fresh herbs. This easy slow cooker recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers restaurant-quality flavor with zero effort.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 450g)
1 cup dry wild rice blend (160g)
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (1.5 liters)
2 tablespoons butter
3 medium carrots, diced (about 150g)
3 stalks celery, diced (about 100g)
1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 200g)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (15g)
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent and veggies soften. Add minced garlic in the last minute and cook until fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables into a 3-6 quart slow cooker.
Add the dry wild rice blend, shredded chicken, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine, ensuring the rice is submerged in the broth.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours if short on time).
About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaves. Stir in the heavy cream and taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Right before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Notes

[‘Sautéing the vegetables first prevents raw onion flavor and adds depth.’, ‘Wild rice expands significantly; adjust broth if you prefer a thicker or thinner consistency.’, ‘If freezing, omit the heavy cream until reheating to prevent separation.’, ‘Add a squeeze of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar if the soup tastes flat.’, ‘Ensure the wild rice blend is submerged in liquid for even cooking.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 650
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 4
Protein: 22

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken soup, wild rice soup, easy dinner, comfort food, healthy soup, meal prep, one pot meal