Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup

On those chilly New York evenings, nothing warms my family's heart quite like this Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup. It’s a delightful twist on the classic appetizer that everyone loves, turning tangy buffalo flavors into a comforting bowl of soup. This dish has become a staple in our home, especially when Alex has friends over after football practice—everyone always asks for seconds!

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Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup

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Why you’ll love this recipe

You'll adore this Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup because it combines all the flavors you love from buffalo wings into a savory, warming soup that's both simple and quick to prepare. It's a family-friendly recipe that brings the cozy comfort of a Sunday meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
2 medium onions (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
2 medium carrots (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup blue cheese (crumbled)
¼ cup blue cheese dressing
1 pound chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
½ cup blue cheese (crumbled)
5 green onions (chopped)

Step-by-step instructions

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until the onion and carrots soften.
Season the chicken thighs with cajun seasoning and toss with the buffalo wing sauce. Grill on a grill pan for about 4 minutes per side until grill marks appear. Remove and shred with two forks.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir. Add tomato paste, chicken broth, additional buffalo wing sauce, sour cream, blue cheese, and blue cheese dressing. Stir to dissolve the tomato paste and bring to a boil.
Add the shredded chicken to the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
To serve, garnish with fresh parsley, and top with blue cheese and green onions.

Recipe tips & variations

For a creamier version, you can blend the soup before adding the chicken. Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to customize the spice level. My family sometimes swaps the blue cheese dressing with ranch dressing for a milder taste. Also, if you're managing a tight schedule, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken works beautifully!

Storage & reheating

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When you're ready to reheat, simply warm the soup on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup can also be frozen. Just make sure it's completely cool before transferring to freezer-safe containers.

FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of chicken thighs in Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup?
Absolutely! Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut. Just shred the meat and add it toward the end of cooking to heat through.

How do I adjust the heat level if I want the soup more or less spicy?
For more spice, increase the buffalo wing sauce or add a dash of cayenne pepper. For a milder soup, reduce the buffalo sauce and incorporate a bit more sour cream.

What can I use instead of blue cheese in this Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup?
You can substitute feta cheese or omit cheese entirely if you're not a fan of blue cheese flavors.

Can Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup be made ahead of time or frozen for later?
This soup is perfect for making ahead or freezing. Prepare the soup and let it cool completely before storing it in sealed containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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This Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup is a simple yet soul-warming dish that your family will love just as much as mine does. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out for you!