Description
Experience the ultimate comfort with our creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup, a delightful fusion of zesty buffalo chicken dip flavors in a hearty, warming bowl. Perfect for game days, cozy family dinners, or chilly nights, this soup combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and rich cheeses for a truly satisfying meal. With easy preparation and customizable toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will quickly become a staple in your household. Serve it alongside crusty bread or your favorite sides for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 ribs celery (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2–3 chicken breasts (approx. 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless)
- ¾ cup cayenne pepper sauce (Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (brick style, softened)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp, shredded off the block)
- Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Green onions or chives (optional)
- Crushed tortilla chips (or Doritos) (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the broth; bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked (165°F/74°C). Remove and shred chicken.
- Stir shredded chicken back into the pot along with cayenne pepper sauce, ranch seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese (cubed), and cheddar cheese. Simmer until heated through and creamy.
- Adjust seasonings as desired and serve hot with optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg