Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Dairy and Gluten Free)
This dairy and gluten free chicken wild rice soup is free of the top 8 allergens but as delicious as any cream-based soup. You can make it in your slow cooker or pressure cooker if crunched for time.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time8 hourshrs
Total Time8 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Soup, stew
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: dairy free, egg free, fish free, gluten free, peanut free, shellfish free, soy free, tree nut free, wheat free
Place the chicken, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, and seasoning in a slow cooker. Add the chicken broth. Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place on the cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into smaller pieces and return to the slow cooker. Next, add the cooked wild rice and stir to combine.
In a small saucepan, melt the margarine over medium heat. When melted, sprinkle the flour over the margarine and whisk to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then whisk in the dairy free milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the mixture to the slow cooker and stir to incorporate into the soup. Serve immediately.
Directions for a Pressure Cooker:
Add 1 cup of water to the pot and place the chicken breasts on the trivet. Cook under high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow steam to release naturally. When done, remove from the pot and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Using the saute setting, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook until the carrots are tender and the onion translucent. Add the bay leaves, seasoning, broth, and wild rice to the pot. Cook using the soup setting for 10 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally.
While waiting for the pressure to release, melt the margarine over medium heat in a small saucepan. When melted, sprinkle the flour over the margarine and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then whisk in the dairy free milk until it is smooth and thick. Stir the mixture into the soup until incorporated. Serve immediately.