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Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup: This soup is lighter than buffalo wings with all the robust flavor and it can also be made on the stovetop!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 large onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 large carrots sliced
- 3 celery stalks sliced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup Frank's Red Hot cayenne sauce
- 1/4 cup good blue cheese dressing could also use low-cal dressing
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup crispy tortilla chip strips
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Saute for 5 minutes to soften.
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Slow Cooker Method:
- Place the sautéed garlic and onions, carrots, celery, chicken breasts, Franks hot sauce, blue cheese dressing, and chicken stock in a crockpot. Cover and turn on. Cook on high for 2-3 hours, or low for 4-5 hours.
- Once the chicken has cooked through, take the chicken breasts out. Using two forks, shred the chicken and place back in the soup.
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Stovetop Method:
- Place the sautéed garlic and onions, carrots, celery, chicken breasts, Franks hot sauce, blue cheese dressing, and chicken stock in a stockpot. Cover and bring to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once the soup has cooked, take the chicken breasts out. Using two forks, shred the chicken and place back in the soup.
To serve:
- Scoop the Buffalo Chicken Soup into bowls and sprinkle with crunchy tortilla strips, crumbled blue cheese, and green onions.
Notes
- 1) If you can't find crispy tortilla strips, you can use crumbled tortilla chips or make your own by cutting corn tortillas into strips and quickly frying them.
- 2) The nutritional information can vary greatly based on the toppings and dressing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Potassium
637mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5350IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5350IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.