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Slow Cooker Wild Rice & Sausage Soup

Slow Cooker Wild Rice & Sausage Soup

This easy, creamy Slow Cooker Wild Rice & Sausage Soup is the ultimate hands off meal. Packed with veggies, hearty rice, and savory sausage, it's cozy comfort food made simple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 medium carrots chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 4 fully cooked chicken sausages sliced
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup unsweetened non dairy milk or regular milk
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
  • 4 oz dairy free cheese cubed (or regular cheese)

Instructions
 

  • To a 6 quart slow cooker, add olive oil, onion, carrots, bell pepper, wild rice, broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir.
  • Add sliced sausage. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  • Stir in non dairy milk, frozen spinach, and cubed cheese.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 20-30 minutes until creamy.
  • Stir, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Notes

  • Use pre cooked sausage for best results. The soup can be made with regular dairy or kept dairy free.
  • Leftovers thicken as they chill. Add a splash of broth or water when reheating.
  • For a thicker soup, blend 1 cup of the cooked soup with the milk before adding it back in Step 4.