Description
Rich buffalo chicken soup brings zesty comfort to classic comfort food lovers. Spicy broth and tender chicken create a hearty meal that satisfies with bold flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped small
- 2 medium carrots, peeled & chopped
Liquid, Seasoning, and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: blue cheese and scallions
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots for 6-7 minutes until vegetables become tender and slightly translucent.
- Sprinkle flour and ranch seasoning into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to prevent clumping. Gradually pour in chicken broth and hot sauce, whisking until smooth.
- Gently place whole chicken breasts into the simmering liquid. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from pot and slice into bite-sized pieces. Add cream cheese to the soup, stirring until completely melted and incorporated.
- Return chopped chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls. Optional: Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and chopped scallions for added texture and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap ranch seasoning for homemade blend to control sodium and customize flavors more effectively.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for faster cooking and easier shredding.
- Use low-fat cream cheese to reduce overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Opt for gluten-free flour or cornstarch if needing a celiac-friendly version of the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg