CHICKEN & VEGETABLE WILD RICE SOUP

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This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from a labor-intensive wintry bowl to a steamy, comforting, slow-cooked favorite for our family. -Courtney Riggin, Hatchechubbee, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup dry sherry or additional broth
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Place first 12 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours., Mix sour cream and flour until smooth; stir into soup. Stir in asparagus. Cook, covered, on high until soup is thickened and asparagus is tender, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1060mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Eden Pita
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The soup was a bit too thick for my taste.


Carlos Mcewen
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The soup was a bit too salty for me.


Swastik Rana
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste.


Anisa Oman
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great!


william tyndall
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Dorothy Cronk
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I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and wild rice in this soup.


Socorro Estrada
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This soup is the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day.


Anmar Jumah
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Hasan Mahmud Hasib
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Dekhuwait Samuel
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.