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Slow Cooker Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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Slow Cooker Wild Rice Soup is a creamy, hearty soup filled with tender wild rice, vegetables, and savory herbs. It’s an easy, comforting meal that develops rich flavor in the slow cooker with minimal hands-on effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the wild rice is tender.
  3. If using shredded chicken, stir it into the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until smooth.
  5. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream or half-and-half and cook until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir the cream mixture into the slow cooker.
  7. Cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the soup is creamy and heated through.
  8. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
  10. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

  • Add sliced mushrooms for extra earthy flavor.
  • Substitute cooked turkey for chicken, especially after the holidays.
  • Use coconut milk instead of cream for a dairy-free variation.
  • Stir in fresh spinach during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving for extra richness.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat gently, adding a splash of broth or milk if the soup becomes too thick.

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