Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Buffalo Chicken Soup, a delightful blend of creamy texture and spicy flavor that comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this soup is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. With tender chunks of chicken and a medley of fresh vegetables, each spoonful is bursting with deliciousness. Customize the spice level to your liking and enjoy this nutritious dish packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether garnished with green onions or served alongside crusty bread, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and Buffalo sauce to the pot. Stir well and let it simmer for approximately 10 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Reduce heat to low; whisk in the cream cheese until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and heat through. Garnish with green onions or blue cheese crumbles if desired before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg