Crockpot Homemade Chicken Soup

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is a recipe that combines simplicity and flavor in a delightful way. With its hearty ingredients and nourishing qualities, it’s the perfect meal for those cold winter nights or any time you’re in need of a comforting bowl of soup.

ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup celery chopped finely
• 1 cup onion chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced- about 5 cloves
• 2 cups carrots sliced in small circles
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 bay leaves
• 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 chicken breasts
• 8 cups chicken broth low or no salt-1.5 quarts
• 1 cup dry wild rice

Instructions:

1. Chop all vegetables (I prefer to put mine in the food processor!) In a large pot, heat olive oil in the pan and sauté celery, onion + garlic until fragrant and softened (about 5-10 minutes)
2. Once cooked, add to crockpot base. Stir in carrots and spices (including bay leaves).
3. Place whole chicken breasts on top of vegetables. Cover with chicken broth. Do not add the rice.
4. Cover pot and cook for low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours (low is recommended)
   30 minutes before you’re going to eat- remove bay leaves from the broth and discard. Remove chicken from the pot + shred on a cutting board with forks or in a mixer.
5. Cook rice according to package directions in a separate pot.
6. Add shredded chicken back to the pot. Add cooked rice to the pot. Stir to combine and enjoy!