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One-Pot Keto Buffalo Chicken Soup (Creamy, Spicy) — American Keto recipe, 35 min, serves 6American

One-Pot Keto Buffalo Chicken Soup (Creamy, Spicy)

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KetoLow carbGluten-freeHigh protein

Wing-night flavours in a comforting creamy soup — chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, blue cheese, and a generous swirl of cream. 4 g net carbs per bowl, ready in 35 minutes.

35
min
10
prep
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25
cook
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6
servings
380
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Sauté onion and celery 5 minutes until softened.

5:00
2

Add garlic, cook 60 seconds. Push vegetables aside, add chicken in a single layer. Sear 3-4 minutes per side.

7:00
💡 Searing the chicken inside the pot saves dishes and traps flavour in the soup.
3

Pour in chicken broth, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning. Bring to a simmer.

💡 Frank's RedHot is the only correct buffalo sauce. Sriracha is too sweet, Tapatío is too thin.
4

Cover and simmer 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (74 °C internal).

15:00
5

Remove chicken to a plate. Shred with two forks. Return to the pot.

6

Off heat, stir in softened cream cheese until fully smooth. Add heavy cream and cheddar, stirring until melted.

💡 Off-heat is critical — direct heat breaks cream cheese into grainy chunks.
7

Ladle into bowls. Top each with crumbled blue cheese and chives.

💡 Blue cheese on top, not in. The funk stays distinct and doesn't dominate the soup base.

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Common Questions

How spicy?
Medium-hot. Frank's RedHot is vinegary-spicy, balanced by the cream and cheeses. Reduce to ¼ cup buffalo sauce if heat-sensitive.
Net carbs per bowl?
Approximately 4 g — most from celery and onion (3 g combined). All dairy is essentially carb-free.
Make it spicier?
Add 1 tablespoon hot sauce per bowl at serving, or 1 teaspoon cayenne to the broth step.
Skip the blue cheese?
Sure, but you'll miss the classic 'buffalo wings' flavour balance. Substitute extra cheddar or a swirl of ranch dressing.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Zinfandel or California Cabernet — bold reds match smoke and umami.
🍺
Beer
American IPA or amber ale.
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Cocktail
Old Fashioned with a bourbon base.
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Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon or a craft root beer.

Ingredient substitutions

IngredientReplace withRatioNotes
heavy creamcoconut cream (full-fat, scooped)1:1Dairy-free. Slight coconut flavor — works for curries, less so for European dishes.
evaporated milk + 1 tbsp butter per cup1:1Less rich, but mimics heavy cream in sauces.

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The story behind this recipe ▾
Buffalo chicken soup emerged on Pinterest in 2017-2018 as keto-friendly comfort food. The original buffalo wings (Anchor Bar, Buffalo NY, 1964) inspired countless variations — this soup captures the wing experience without the bones or breading.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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