"How do you make chicken wild rice soup even better? Make it in the slow cooker, and add bacon!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped (4 oz)
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1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
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2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken stock
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1 cup uncooked wild rice
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1 bunch sliced green onions, whites and greens separated (1/2 cup whites, 1/2 cup greens)
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1/2 cup diced celery
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1/2 cup diced carrot
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4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (16 oz)
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1 cup heavy whipping cream