Description
This Buffalo Chicken Soup is creamy, spicy, and packed with tender chicken, veggies, and bold buffalo flavor. A cozy bowl of comfort with just the right kick, perfect for game day or a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter until melted.
- Sauté diced onions, celery, and carrots for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and paprika, cooking for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and hot sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted.
- Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes to let flavors blend and thicken the soup slightly.
- Stir in ranch dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with blue cheese crumbles and green onions.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before adding for easier blending.
- Adjust the hot sauce to match your preferred spice level.
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken soup, creamy buffalo soup, spicy chicken soup, game day soup, comfort food