What does poultry seasoning consist of?

The poultry seasoning is a mix of several things, including thyme and sage. Even though it's only a teaspoon, do not omit this because it adds a lot of the flavor. If you don't have any, just use any other herb seasonings that you like. Thyme and sage are the best in my opinion.

Can this be made vegetarian?

Absolutely! Check out our mushroom version of this recipe u003ca href=u0022https://pinchofyum.com/instant-pot-wild-rice-soupu0022u003ehereu003c/au003e.

How would I make this in the Instant Pot?

Add your wild rice, chicken, seasonings, veggies, and broth to the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 30-40 minutes with a quick release once the soup finishes cooking. Shred the chicken in the Instant Pot. Make your roux on the stovetop with butter, milk, and flour. Whisk it up and add it to your Instant Pot with the rest of the soup. Stir to combine and enjoy!

Can I make this on the stovetop?

Yep! For step one where the soup cooks in the crockpot, simmer it on the stove instead for about one hour, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Then follow the rest of the steps as-is!

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Description

This Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup is so darn simple to make. Chicken, carrots, celery, onion, wild rice, seasonings, and cream. Pair with a piece of crusty bread on a cold night for the perfect meal!

Ingredients

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This recipe was slightly adjusted in February 2025. To access the original version, click here.

1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups mirepoix (chopped celery, carrots, and onions)
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1–2 tablespoons sherry (optional)
up to 2 cups additional milk or water

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Instructions

Cook Wild Rice and Chicken: Rinse the wild rice. Place the uncooked wild rice, raw chicken, mirepoix, garlic, chicken broth, and poultry seasoning in a crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and the rice should be soft. There will be a bit of extra liquid in the crockpot; do not drain it out.
Cut the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and allow to cool slightly. Gently cut into chunks.
Make the Creamy Base: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and let the mixture cook out for a minute. Pop the milk in the microwave for a minute to get it warm – the add the milk a bit at a time, whisking continuously, until a thick, creamy mixture forms. Stir in the sherry if using.
Bring it Together: Add the creamy base and the chicken to the crockpot. Stir to combine. Add extra water or milk to adjust the consistency as you like it (a bit of heavy cream is also delicious for a buttery, rich flavor). Season with additional salt and pepper. So cozy and so good.