Made in the crock pot, this simple, satisfying, spicy Buffalo chicken wing soup will please all your guests and have them asking for the recipe. You’ll be able to relax and enjoy the Super Bowl while the Buffalo chicken wing soup simmers away in the slow cooker.
Western New York shoppers can find all the ingredients for this recipe at local retailers:
- Budwey’s Markets (see website for location nearest you)
- Tops Markets (see website for location nearest you)
- Wegmans (see website for location nearest you)
Serve up a soup buffet for your Super Bowl guests. Buffalo chicken wing soup will make they think you’re serving Buffalo wings. And don’t forget the celery and blue cheese dressing on the side.
Western New York Super Bowl fans can watch the game on WGRZ Channel 2, the NBC affiliate.
Buffalo chicken wing soup in the crock pot
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked and cubed chicken, dark or white meat
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped, about 1 cup
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups skim 1% or 2% milk, whole milk or cream will curdle
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8-ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup hot wing sauce
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 4-quart or larger crock pot or slow cooker
Directions:
- Make a roux with the flour and butter. Set aside.
- Spray the crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Add cooked chicken, celery, and onions to the crock pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Add cubed processed cheese. Stir in the cooled roux. Add wing sauce.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hour. The soup is done when the celery and onion reach desired tenderness and the flavors have melded.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese or crumbled blue cheese on top of each serving.
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
Make your own hot wing sauce for Buffalo chicken soup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Frank's hot sauce
- 8 Tablespoon butter
- 4 Tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
- In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter. When the butter melts, add in the Frank’s hot sauce, white vinegar, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce to low and stir to sauce to blend well. Bring to a slow bubble, then remove from heat and set aside.
- For a little extra kick, add ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper to the sauce when you melt the butter.
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