Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Something comforting about soup, isn't there? Instead of having your original chicken noodle soup, have something a little different and try this chicken wild rice soup. You will probably never want to make noodle soup again, there is something so great about wild rice. The taste is delightful and is perfect for a fall or winter day. 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Cups Uncooked Wild Rice

1 LB Boneless Chicken Breasts or thighs (cut into bite sized)

1 Small Onion

1 Cup chopped carrots

3 Bay Leaves

2 Teaspoons Parsley

1 Teaspoon Thyme

1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 

1/2 teaspoon Salt and Pepper

4 Cups Chicken Stock

3 Cups of water

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream (Separate) 

Directions:

Place all ingredients into slow cooker except heavy cream.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours, remove bay leaves, place 1 cup of hot soup in a bowl and stir in heavy cream and pour back into slow cooker and stir again.

Add more salt and pepper to your taste and add more water if it is too thick.