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18) Crockpot Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup wild rice blend rinsed
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Put chicken, rice, carrots, celery, onion, broth, water, thyme, salt, and pepper in slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours until rice is tender and chicken shreds easily.
  3. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker.
  4. Stir in half-and-half and butter. Warm on low 10–15 minutes; do not boil.
  5. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread.