Description
This creamy Buffalo chicken soup is a spicy, comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken with a flavorful blend of buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly days, it delivers a rich, tangy, and mildly spicy taste in a hearty bowl of soup.
Ingredients
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Sauté Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Soup Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
Creamy & Spicy Additions
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté Onion: Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent, which builds the soup’s flavor base.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, careful not to burn it, to release its fragrance.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle ground cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt over the onions and garlic, stirring well to coat and develop the spice profile.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Add Chicken: Stir in shredded cooked chicken and simmer for 5 minutes to warm the chicken and allow flavors to meld.
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate diced carrots and celery into the pot, mixing thoroughly.
- Cook Vegetables: Let the soup simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the carrots and celery become tender, enriching the texture.
- Melt Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, stirring continuously until fully melted and incorporated for creaminess.
- Add Cream and Buffalo Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and buffalo sauce, stirring to combine into a smooth and spicy base.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, enhancing richness and flavor.
- Season to Taste: Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper as needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Garnish: Top the soup with chopped green onions just before serving to add freshness and color.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately for best enjoyment.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your heat preference.
- For a thicker soup, reduce chicken broth slightly.
- Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier variation but add it off the heat to prevent curdling.
- Serve with celery sticks or crusty bread to complement the spicy flavors.
