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cheesy chicken soup with a kick

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Gail Herbest
Bangor, ME

This is quick and easy and so delicious, You can add more wing sauce if you like things really spicy.

(4 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For cheesy chicken soup with a kick

  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 3
    stalks celery, diced
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    half and half cream
  • 3 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 c
    cubed cooked chicken
  • 1/4 c
    buffalo wing sauce, you can use more if you like it spicier ( i use franks)
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make cheesy chicken soup with a kick

  • 1
    Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, cook the celery and onion in the melted butter until tender, about 5-10 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the flour and allow cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes more
  • 3
    slowly stir in the half and half and water into the mixture, add the bouillon and stir until dissolved.
  • 4
    stir in the chicken, buffalo wing sauce and cheddar cheese. season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • 5
    reduce heat to medium low and simmer stirring occasionally until slightly thickened and the cheese has melted. about 10-15 minutes
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