Dinner for 6
Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup
$10.56for 4225 minServes 6
Chicken, wild rice, vegetables, bacon, and herbs simmer in a slow cooker before a creamy finish is stirred in.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Bacon, 0.75$6.49 each typical | 0.75 | $4.33Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.43Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
 | Broth, 22 oz$0.07/oz typical | 22 oz | $1.53Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.83 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 225 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.64 per serving$10.56 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- to taste kosher salt & ground black pepper (optional)
- 8 oz bacon
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan (optional)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 large carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1/2 tsp each: dried sage & dried rosemary
- 5 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock (optional)
- 1 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- optional garnishes: freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then drain and crumble it.
- Add the bacon, chicken, wild rice, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, sage, rosemary, wine, and chicken stock to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the rice is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Whisk the cream cheese, half and half, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir the cream mixture into the soup and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in grated Parmesan if using.
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