Chicken Wild Rice Soup
A comforting slow-cooked soup made with tender shredded chicken, hearty wild rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy coconut milk, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded chicken
- 1 cup wild rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a slow cooker: shredded chicken, wild rice, vegetable broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the rice is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Add coconut milk and spinach, cooking for an additional 30 minutes on low until spinach is wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the soup warm in bowls.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for best results. Coconut milk adds creaminess. If soup is too thick after storage, add more broth before reheating.
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