Keto Buffalo Chicken Soup (Spicy & Creamy Low-Carb Comfort Bowl)
A thick, cheesy, and spicy keto soup with tender shredded chicken, rich cream, and buffalo sauce — pure comfort in a bowl, with all the flavor and none of the carbs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftovers work great)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional toppings
- crumbled bacon
- green onions
- blue cheese
- jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and soft.
- Add base: Stir in chicken broth, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth.
- Add chicken: Stir in shredded chicken and cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
- Season: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and spice as needed.
- Serve: Top with bacon, green onions, or blue cheese crumbles.