Soups are a staple around here, and if I can find a way to utilize my crockpot this time of year, I absolutely do. I knew I’d want a slow cooker for this recipe, because it uses wild rice which can be a bit tricky to get right. You have to allow this recipe to slow cook for a good 8-10 hours for the rice to be perfect.
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients:
3 boneless chicken breasts
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup diced onion
2 TBS garlic powder
1 TBS Italian seasoning (from azure standard is the best!)
4 quarts chicken bone broth
1.5 cups wild rice (Fundberg brand recommended)
Instructions:
Dump all ingredients into crockpot and cook on low for at least 8 hours. I like to taste it after about 7-8 hours and see how the rice is. The soup is done and ready to serve once the rice is tender.
Take the chicken out and shred it, adding it back to the crockpot right away. Let finish slow cooking until rice is ready.
Salt & pepper the soup to taste. I don’t include this in the recipe list because its completely preferential. If your bone broth is salty, adjust accordingly. If you’re unsure, start with 2 teaspoons when adding all ingredients to the crockpot.
This recipe serves a crowd. It will fill the standard size crockpot. Feel free to split the recipe in half if you are a smaller family of 4 or so, or just freeze the leftovers, OR have lunch prepped all week haha.
I like to garnish with parsley flakes and serve with sourdough bread.
Enjoy!
