Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2008

This soup is easily 5 stars with the alterations I've made. I followed the recipe as above, but cut the amount of flour in half and left the skins on the potatoes. From then on, I: - put frozen chicken breasts in and diced them later. - added a can of green beans - added some garlic - added sliced carrots - added some frozen peas I had - added parsley, rosemary, savory, salt, and pepper - all to taste. After cooking for 6 hours it was ready to serve. It was delicious, 5 star material. Looking back, the only thing I might change would be to add the rice later on as it had all but turned to a mush. But on the other hand, it added to the overall thickness of the soup which I enjoyed. I think if you make the alterations as I have you'll find this soup to join your list of favorites!

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David Z.

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2008

Very bland -- I could tell from the recipe it would be bland, and even added spices to make it less so, but to no avail. I had the same problem as another reviewer with there not being enough liquid. The rice expanded so much that I had to transfer half the soup to another crock pot, which was a big mess. My step-daughter liked it, but it made so much (about a gallon), I don't think she's going to be able to eat it quickly enough and I expect I'll have to throw out half of it -- waste of good chicken breast, potatoes, and wild rice. Won't make it again.

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Beth in St. Louis

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2006

it was a little dry to be called a soup...more like a chicken rice stew, but my H loves thick soups so it was a hit

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Nakina

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2005

I would recommend adding the milk and flour at the end of the cooking time instead of the beginning. Mine floated to the top and then looked kind of gross when I tried to stir it back in. Also, next time I will use half as much wild rice. It soaked up all the liquid and I had to add more water. I will also try adding carrot and celery next time. I liked the subtle flavor and the way it made the whole house smell good. All in all, this was a keeper. I will be making it again, but with some modifications.

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Nicole R.

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2003

I don't think the recipe needed flour; at the end of four hours, the flour had floated to the top. I cooked the soup in the crock pot for four hours, and when I came back to it (someone else was around to stir) there was no broth, but that may be because our crock pot cooks a little hot. I liked the milk and I think it would be better if there were carrots, celery, etc. and seasoning.

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2002

This recipe did look very basic and possibly tasteless so I used "zataran's" new orleans stlye long grain and wild rice(instant flavor). I omitted the boillon but added a large pinch of garlic powder. I didn't use potatoes because my husaband is allergic and there is enough starch but I threw in some mushrooms. It was very, very good but not absoluotely incredible.

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MADMARCHIE

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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2001

Flavorless, unless you like the taste of wallpaper paste, flour and water. I added herbs and spices, but couldn't get that slow-cooked, flavor enhancing blend of flavors. I even topped it with grated cheese but it wasn't a keeper. The remainder went down the disposal.

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MARDELL

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2001

i too added seasoning and cut down the flour. my soup turned out well, my husband and i both liked it.

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RENEE CASEY

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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2001

I took this advise and cut down on the amnt of flour. My soup wasn't mushy. I too used some pepper and salt in the recipie. My husband and I liked it, so we will be having this again.

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2001

I too thouht this looked like a good recipie. After reading the reviews I made a few changes. First, I added pepper to the recipie. Secondly, I cut down the amonut of flour to 1-1 1/2 tablespoons. My soup was not mushy, I do think the pepper in the recipie added a lot of flavor. I suggest you try this recipie with the alterations. I'm guessing putting to much flour in the recipie makes it mushy after cooking all day.

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2001

I am not sure if I did something wrong, but it was way too thick for my taste. I added a can of chicken broth at the end. My husband and I just loved it. I will definitely make this again.

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CAROL S

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2001

This looked like an excellent recipe to me. I love using my slow cooker for soups and I had some wonderful white meat to make it with. HOWEVER, it was tasteless, and I did not like the consistency. Sadly I ended up tossing the whole thing! Sorry to have wasted the money and energy. It was easy to make but not worth it!

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2001

Sorry but my family will not go for this one! I anticipated a yummy dinner tonight and instead I have a crock pot full of tasteless mush---must order pizza now.

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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2001

I liked the diversity of this recipie. I made it in the crock pot. I didn't cook the chicken ahead of time, but sitting in the crock pot all day, when I came home I had a delicious meal. My family was impressed. Try it I bet your family will like it too!

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