Name: Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well); ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended); 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) white beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half); ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (plus more for topping); ½ tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp black pepper; Salt, to taste; Chopped green onions; Extra hot sauce; Tortilla strips

Description

A creamy, spicy Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Soup inspired by classic Buffalo chicken wings. This comforting one-pot dish features tender shredded chicken, tangy hot sauce, and crumbled blue cheese, perfect for game day or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Soup Base

2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced

Main Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
½ cup Buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
1 can (15 oz / 425 g) white beans, drained and rinsed

Dairy & Seasonings

½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
½ cup crumbled blue cheese (plus more for topping)
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste

Optional Garnishes

Chopped green onions
Extra hot sauce
Tortilla strips

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Instructions

Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
Add liquids and chicken: Pour in chicken broth, then add shredded chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, and drained white beans. Stir in smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well and bring the soup to a simmer.
Simmer flavors: Let the soup cook uncovered for 20 minutes so the flavors meld together nicely.
Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and crumbled blue cheese until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy and smooth.
Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust salt or Buffalo sauce to reach your desired heat level.
Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions, extra crumbled blue cheese, hot sauce, or tortilla strips if desired.

Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in 4 oz cream cheese before adding blue cheese.
Add corn or diced potatoes for additional texture and heartiness.
If you prefer a milder taste, substitute blue cheese with ranch dressing.
This soup can be made in a slow cooker: combine veggies, chicken, broth, and spices; cook on low for 6 hours; stir in cream and cheese before serving.
To keep it gluten-free, ensure the Buffalo wing sauce used is labeled gluten-free.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup, Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American