Slow Cooker North Woods Wild Rice Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Slow Cooker North Woods Wild Rice Soup—a hearty, flavorful blend of tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection. This comforting recipe takes advantage of your slow cooker, making it a set-it-and-forget-it meal ideal for busy weeknights or chilly weekends. Infused with fragrant thyme and rosemary, the soup features creamy richness achieved through a homemade roux with heavy cream and butter. The addition of earthy mushrooms and aromatic garlic elevates the dish, offering complexity in every bite. Perfect for serving with crusty bread, this easy wild rice soup recipe is an inviting way to bring warmth to your table. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s sure to be a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wild rice
• 2 pieces Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the wild rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large slow cooker, combine the rinsed wild rice, chicken breasts, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mushrooms, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.

Step 4

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, to create a roux.

Step 6

Gradually whisk in the heavy cream into the roux until smooth and thickened. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker and stir well to combine.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and let the soup cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on low to meld the flavors and thicken slightly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2728.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2469.8

Total Fat 120.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 597.8mg	0%
Sodium 6227.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 160.7g	0%

Vitamin D 17.5IU	0%
Calcium 300.6mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 3969.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 29.2%