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A bowl of buffalo chicken soup topped with bleu cheese and herbs.
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Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Soup is loaded with tender chicken, cheese, and bold buffalo flavor for an easy one pot dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1-2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
  • ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • garlic salt (with parsley flakes), to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • bleu cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the celery in the melted butter for 5 minutes, until tender.
  • Add the flour and cook 2 minutes until absorbed.
  • Turn to medium heat. Slowly stir in the half-and-half and water. Dissolve your bouillon cube in the liquid.
  • Stir in the chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to medium-low heat.
  • Allow the soup to simmer until the cheese has melted completely, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Recipe Tips.
  • Shred your own cheddar cheese for the smoothest, creamiest soup.
  • Start with ¼ cup buffalo sauce, then add more if you like extra heat.
  • Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even faster and adds great flavor.
  • Stir frequently after adding the cheese to keep the soup smooth and prevent sticking.
Store. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Store toppings separately. Reheat in the microwave in 30 second increments until hot. Add any toppings once reheated.   
Freeze. Pour it into a freezer safe, airtight container after it has cooled. Freeze for 4-5 months.
Thaw in the fridge 24 hours before serving and reheatit in the microwave in 30 second increments until hot. You could also warm it up in a pot on the stove, stirring frequently. Add any toppings after it is reheated. 

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 126mg | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 0.6mg