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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup is a heartwarming bowl filled with tender chicken and veggies, offering a spicy kick while being dairy-free and perfect for everyone.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 heaping cup diced yellow onion (140 grams)
  • 1 heaping cup diced carrot (150 grams)
  • 1 cup diced celery (120 grams)
  • 2 1/2 heaping cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into 11 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and quartered Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into about 22 1/2 inches pieces)
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (make sure fully combined when using canned coconut milk)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: green onion, coconut cream, hot sauce, or cheese

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a large pot, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix in diced Yukon Gold potatoes, layer whole chicken breasts on top, add quartered potatoes, and pour in chicken broth.
  • Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender.
  • Remove quartered potatoes, blend with part of soup liquid, buffalo sauce, coconut milk, and cayenne until creamy.
  • Return blended mixture and shredded chicken to the pot, stir, and add lemon juice, salt, and pepper; simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Notes

Ensure the coconut milk is fully blended for desired creaminess.
Adjust buffalo sauce to your heat preference.
Cool before storing leftovers to maintain texture and flavor.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg