Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (VIDEO)

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

uncooked wild and brown rice blend (see important notes)

1 1/2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken thighs

large onion, diced (a heaping cup)

2 cups

chopped celery

2 cups

chopped carrots

bay leaves

2 tsp

dried parsley

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

ground sage

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

salt

4 cups

no salt added chicken stock

3 cups

water

1/2 cup

heavy cream

milk or water as necessary to thin soup