The Soup Kitchen: Buffalo Chicken Soup

If you like buffalo chicken dip you will like this soup. 

The ingredients:

1 TBSP butter

1.5 C chopped celery

1.5 C green pepper diced 

1-2 lb ground chicken

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp ranch seasoning

2 32oz cartons chicken broth

1/3-1/2 C buffalo sauce

4 oz cream cheese softened

2 C shredded cheddar

1/2 C heavy cream.

Xanthum gum

The recipe:

In a slow cooker, brown the chicken and cook with thweed veggies until softened. 

Add all the ingredients up to the broth.

Cook on High for 3-4 hours

Add the dairy, buffalo sauce, and xanthum gum.

Stir to combine and cook an additional hour on High. 

Notes:

I used carrots and peas instead of green pepper.

I added a bit of black pepper to taste.

Garnish with extra buffalo sauce, cheese, or sour cream. I added a bit of Herbs and Garlic seasoning. You can also garnish with other fresh herbs.

Bacon would be a good addition too.