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A top-down view of a creamy bowl of wild rice soup filled with shredded chicken and carrots on a textured tan background.

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Lauren Bennett
This Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort meal. Wild rice, tender shredded chicken, and aromatic vegetables simmer low and slow in a savory broth, then finish with a buttery roux for a rich, velvety texture. Cozy, family-friendly, and deeply satisfying—this soup delivers slow-simmered flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker / Crockpot
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

  • 1 cup wild rice blend rinsed
  • 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. salt-free seasoning blend such as 21 Seasoning Salute

Creamy Finish

  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Build the soup. Rinse the wild rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice, chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, chicken stock, water, and seasoning blend to the slow cooker.
  • Slow cook. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours, until the rice has bloomed and curled open.
  • Shred the chicken. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred using two forks, and return it to the soup.
  • Make the roux. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk until thick and smooth.
  • Finish the soup. Pour the roux mixture into the slow cooker and stir well. Cook an additional 10–15 minutes until the soup thickens.
  • Season and serve. Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

  • If the soup is thinner than desired, mash a small portion of the vegetables against the side of the pot and stir back in.
  • Wild rice requires patience—if it feels firm, continue cooking in 30-minute increments.
  • Add dairy only at the end to prevent curdling.
Keyword chicken wild rice soup, comfort food recipe, creamy chicken soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker dinner