What does poultry seasoning consist of?

The poultry seasoning is a mix of several things, including thyme and sage. Even though it's only about a teaspoon, do not omit this because it adds a lot of the flavor. If you don't have any, go with a combination of dried thyme and sage (3/4 teaspoon each).

Can this be made vegetarian?

Absolutely! Check out our mushroom version of this recipe u003ca href=u0022https://vitality-news.fit/instant-pot-wild-rice-soupu0022u003ehereu003c/au003e.

How would I make this in the Instant Pot?

Add your wild rice, chicken, seasonings, veggies, and broth to the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 30-40 minutes with a quick release once the soup finishes cooking. Shred the chicken in the Instant Pot. Make your roux on the stovetop with butter, milk, and flour. Whisk it up and add it to your Instant Pot with the rest of the soup. Stir to combine and enjoy!

Can I make this on the stovetop?

Yep! Instead of cooking the first step in the slow cooker, just simmer it on the stove instead for about one hour, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Then follow the rest of the steps as-is!

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Description

My family LOVES this Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup. It’s easy, thick and buttery, and so good. Chicken, carrots, celery, onion, wild rice, seasonings, and cream. Pair with a piece of crusty bread on a cold night for the perfect meal!

Ingredients

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For the Slow Cooker:

3/4 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups mirepoix (chopped celery, carrots, and onions)
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base

Before Serving:

6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
your favorite bread for dunking! essential.

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Instructions

Load Up The Crockpot: Place the uncooked wild rice, raw chicken, mirepoix, garlic, chicken broth, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and bouillon in a slow cooker.
Cook Time: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. If you’re able to: remove the chicken after 3 hours to prevent overcooking. Cut into bite-sized chunks or shreds; set aside in the fridge. Otherwise, just shred chicken in the crockpot after 6 hours. It will still turn out great. When it’s done, the wild rice grains should be opened up, and there should be a small amount of liquid left (see photo above).
(30 min before serving) Warm Up The Milk: Warm the milk in the microwave for 60-90 seconds – this makes the bechamel in the next step smoother.
Make the Bechamel: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and let the mixture cook out for a minute. Add 1/2 cup of milk, whisk, and let it thicken slightly. Repeat until all the milk is gone and you’re left with a creamy thickened base. Season with salt.
Bring it Together: Add the bechamel, chicken, and heavy cream to the slow cooker. Stir to distribute.
Finishing Touches: Add extra broth or milk to adjust the consistency as you like it. Season with additional salt and pepper, or a dash of sherry for something more grown-up and fancy (my family actually prefers this without the sherry, though). Serve it with bread. We love this recipe and make it all the time. So cozy and so good!

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Notes

You can use 2-3 cups rotisserie chicken meat instead of chicken breasts – just cube or shred it, and add it into the crockpot in Step 5.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Keywords: crockpot wild rice soup, chicken wild rice soup, wild rice soup