North Country Cabin Buffalo Chicken Soup - Standard Recipe

You Will Need

Here's What You Do

  • In a 4-quart pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add soup mix and stir 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add raw chicken, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes (add 5 minutes for XL chicken breasts). Remove chicken to a cutting board to cool. Cover pot and continue to simmer for 10 minutes
  • Meanwhile, shred (or dice) chicken with two forks & cut cream cheese into 5-6 pieces.
  • Add chicken & cream cheese to pot, cover, simmer for 10 minutes
  • Stir soup until cream cheese is fully melted. Remove from heat, add red hot sauce.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or crunchy bread.

If using pre-cooked chicken, simmer soup mix in broth for 25 minutes, then add 3 cups of shredded (or diced) chicken with the cream cheese step above and continue.

Cooking & Nutrition Tips

Use the tips below to customize nutrition, boost flavor, or stretch the soup to fit your needs.

Reducing Sodium?

All of our mixes contain no added salt, only what occurs naturally in the ingredients. To further reduce sodium, use a low-sodium broth, bone broth, or stock. Organic broths often contain less sodium, and homemade broth/stock gives you the most control.

More Veggies?

Take a peek in your fridge or garden and add any vegetables you have on hand for extra color and nutrition.

Cutting Calories/Fat?

Try the “skinny” version by simply omitting the cream cheese. You’ll still get great flavor with a lighter finish.

Serving and Garnish Ideas

Serve with blue corn tortilla chips for a flavorful crunch, or finish with blue cheese crumbles and celery sticks for a classic pairing.

Dietary Adaptations

These mixes are flexible by design. Use the adaptations below to meet your dietary needs or cooking preferences.

Vegan

We are working on a dedicated vegan recipe, in the meantime, use vegetable broth and your favorite plant-based chicken substitute, vegan cream cheese or omit cream cheese entirely. 

Vegetarian

We are working on a dedicated vegetarian recipe, in the meantime, use vegetable broth and your favorite plant-based chicken substitutes. 

Gluten Free

This soup is naturally gluten free when prepared as directed. No special substitutions are needed.

Dairy Free

Use about 8 ounces of non-dairy cream cheese in place of regular cream cheese. You can also omit cream cheese entirely.

Recipe Variations

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