Name: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 cup wild rice, uncooked; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 cup cream or half-and-half; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Description

A warm and inviting creamy chicken and wild rice soup that blends tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup wild rice, uncooked
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup cream or half-and-half
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

In a crockpot, combine the cooked chicken, wild rice, chicken broth, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir to mix everything well.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the rice is cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cream or half-and-half.
Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté the vegetables before adding to the crockpot. Adjust seasoning to taste, and consider variations with turkey or lemon juice.