Buffalo Chicken Soup brings together the best flavors of buffalo wings in a warm, filling bowl. It's creamy, a little spicy, and perfect when you want something cozy. Make it for cold nights or when friends come over to watch the game.
Why Make This Soup
This soup tastes just like buffalo wings but without getting your hands messy. It's filling and rich, made with chicken, cream cheese, and fresh veggies. Perfect for game day instead of regular snacks, and you can change it around to fit what you like. Everyone gets a warm, satisfying meal that hits the spot.
What You Need
- Butter: For cooking your veggies. Oil works too
- Onion: One chopped up small onion
- Carrots: Peeled and cut into small pieces
- Celery: Cut into small pieces
- Garlic: Finely chopped
- Chicken Broth: Get the low-salt kind
- Chicken Breasts: Regular raw chicken breasts work best
- Frank's Hot Sauce: This makes it taste like buffalo wings
- Ranch Seasoning: One packet works fine
- Worcestershire Sauce: Just a splash
- Salt and Pepper: Add what tastes good to you
- Cream Cheese: Makes it nice and creamy
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredded works best
- Blue Cheese: Sprinkle on top if you like it
- Green Onions: Cut up for the top
- Chips: Crushed up for extra crunch
How to Make It
- Start with Butter:
- Melt it in a big pot over medium heat
- Cook Veggies:
- Put in onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes
- Add Garlic:
- Stir it in and cook for a minute
- Pour Broth:
- Add the chicken broth and stir
- Cook Chicken:
- Put chicken in the pot, bring to a boil, then cook about 20 minutes with the lid on. Flip chicken halfway
- Shred the Chicken:
- Take it out and pull it apart with forks
- Mix it All:
- Put chicken back in, add hot sauce, ranch mix, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper
- Make it Creamy:
- Cut up cream cheese, drop it in. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth
- Add Cheese:
- Stir in cheddar until it melts
- Serve:
- Fill bowls and top with blue cheese, green onions, or chips if you want
Where This Soup Came From
This soup takes everything good about buffalo chicken dip and turns it into something you can eat with a spoon. It's warm and filling, with that same spicy kick you love from buffalo wings. Perfect when you want comfort food with a bit of heat.
What Makes It So Good
Love buffalo wings but hate messy fingers? This soup is for you. It's filling, thanks to plenty of chicken, and tastes amazing. Perfect for cold days or watching the game. Each spoonful gives you that buffalo wing flavor you love, but in a warm, cozy way.
The Base Flavors
Everything starts with butter-cooked onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. These veggies give the soup its rich taste. Add ranch seasoning and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, and you've got something special that goes perfectly with the buffalo kick.
Quick Version
Need dinner fast? Grab a rotisserie chicken from the store. Just pull the meat off and use 2-3 cups in your soup. This saves you about 20 minutes and tastes just as good. Perfect for busy nights when you're short on time.
Saving Leftovers
Made too much? This soup saves well. Let it cool down, put it in containers, and it'll last 3 days in your fridge. Want to keep it longer? Pop it in the freezer for up to 3 months. It heats up just as creamy as when you first made it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Too spicy - what helps?
Reduce the amount of hot sauce to start with, or balance it with ranch dressing for a milder flavor. Adding a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese can also help tone down the spice.
- How do I save leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- No ranch mix - now what?
Make your own! Mix 1 tsp each of garlic powder and onion powder, 1/2 tsp dill, and 1/4 tsp salt. Adjust the proportions to suit your taste, and it’ll work just like store-bought ranch mix.
- Can I skip dairy?
Yes! Replace cream cheese with coconut cream for a creamy texture, and use non-dairy cheese shreds or nutritional yeast for flavor. Adjust seasonings to balance the taste.
- Need it thicker?
Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water, then stir the mixture into the hot dish. Let it cook for a few minutes to thicken evenly.
Some More Ideas
Love buffalo flavor? Try making buffalo chicken dip next time. Or make quick quesadillas with cheese and chicken. Even spicy wings use these same good ingredients!