Description
A warm and comforting spicy buffalo chicken soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, and bold buffalo sauce flavors, perfect for cozy dinners or game-day meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast, chicken broth, buffalo sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control spice level.
- Blue cheese crumbles can be added as a garnish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
