Buffalo Chicken Soup
Warm up with this creamy buffalo chicken soup, bursting with flavor and a hint of spice. This comforting dish combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and tangy buffalo sauce, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. Ready in no time, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop celery and carrots; dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic, celery, and carrots until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in the chicken broth and buffalo sauce; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. - Add veggies like corn or bell peppers for extra texture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.