Description
A cozy and creamy soup that gives you the punchy flavor of buffalo wings without the mess. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning or 1/2 cup ranch dressing (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onion and celery in a little oil or butter for about 5 minutes. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in shredded chicken and warm through for a couple minutes.
- Add buffalo sauce, starting with a smaller amount. Stir and taste, adding more as needed.
- Lower heat and add cream cheese in chunks. Stir until melted and soup is creamy.
- Stir in shredded cheddar if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
This soup can be stored in airtight containers and reheated well. Add a splash of broth if it thickens in the fridge. Adjust buffalo sauce to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken soup, creamy soup, comfort food, weeknight dinner, easy recipe