Rich and delicious, this keto Buffalo Chicken Chowder will warm you right down to your toes! A low carb soup recipe you can whip up in less than 30 minutes. This post is sponsored by Zoup! Broth.
Hooray, soup season is here! Well, it’s here in Portland, anyway. We had our share of hot hot summer days this year and so this cool weather feels much like a well deserved change. And really, I don’t think anything feels as good as when it finally cools off enough to eat soup again. I love it so much, I sometimes eat it for breakfast. I did that very thing the other day with some leftover low carb Thai Chicken Zoodle Soup, since I had so much leftover from my first live cooking demo on our local ABC affiliate.
Since I love my soup and comfort foods so much, you know I have to have plenty of broth in my pantry. I love to make my own but I don’t always have the opportunity. So I like keeping really good, flavorful broths on hand at all times. I’ve just discovered Zoup! Good, Really Good™ Broth, put out by the folks behind the popular Zoup! fast-casual restaurants. Based on requests from customers, they wanted to make a premium broth that was so flavorful, it was good enough to drink on its own. So they set about creating restaurant-quality products that can be found in your local supermarket.
It’s kettle-cooked in small batches, just as good broth should be, and they have a range of everything from veggie broth to premium beef and chicken bone broths. They sent me a wonderful selection to try out in my own kitchen. I love that it comes in jars instead of cartons or cans and I think that helps it retain the flavors better. It’s paleo-friendly/zero carbs, completely free of hormones, GMO’s, and trans fats, so it fits the low carb and keto lifestyles perfectly.
I cracked open my first jar of Zoup! Good, Really Good™ Chicken Bone Broth the minute it arrived and even from smell alone, I knew this would be a very tasty option. I wanted to make an easy but really hearty soup, one that would fill us all up on a chilly October night. And one that my somewhat picky children would all enjoy. One thing that’s always a hit with them is anything buffalo-flavored. So a rich low carb Buffalo Chicken Chowder was top of my list. It was a huge hit and my only regret is that I didn’t make a double batch!
And Zoup! wants you to try their broth too, which is why I am giving away 4 jars to one lucky winner!
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Rich and delicious, this keto Buffalo Chicken Chowder will warm you right down to your toes! A low carb soup recipe you don't want to miss.
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups Zoup! Good Really Good™ Chicken Bone Broth
- 1/4 cup Buffalo-style wing sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- Chopped celery for garnish
- Crumbled bleu cheese for garnish
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until frothy. Add the celery and onion and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk in the tomato paste until well combined, and then add the broth and Buffalo sauce. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Place the cream cheese in a blender or food processor and add about 1 cup of the hot broth. Blend until smooth, then add the cream cheese mixture back into the saucepan.
- Stir in the cream and bring back to just a simmer, then stir in the chopped chicken. Divide among 6 bowls and garnish with chopped celery and bleu cheese.
Louise DePino says
I love the taste of “homemade” broth and would love to find a commercial brand that you could drink right out of the jar.
Carolyn says
I really do drink this right out of the jar. I’ve been cold in my house for a few days so I warm myself up in the afternoon with a cup of Zoup broth!
Marcella Frater says
My favorite soup is broccoli cheese soup.
Marcella Frater says
My favorite soup is chicken noodle soup.
Sue says
Your Chili Rellano Chicken soup is my current favorite but this Buffalo Chicken soup may start fighting for first place! Still too warm here in Upstate New York for soups but it’ll be getting cold soon enough.
Elizabeth Sperry says
Sue…I am with you! The Chicken Chili Rellano is my all time favorite (and every one I serve it to drools) but when I saw this recipe and read the ingredients I thought “hmmmmm….” There is something to be said for creamy chowders in the dark of winter! Here in Montana soup weather has arrived, so I’m on it! Thanks Carolyn for your masterful creations!
Daylene Strickland says
Love soups when weather is chilly. Looks good!
Dorinda Hathaway says
Love soup! Can’t wait for it to start getting cooler!
Paula Smith says
Butternut squash is my favorite…today!
jammie hunter says
I love all soups
gjeanieg says
This broth sounds wonderful. I will look for it.
Audrey says
I love a really good vegetable soup.
Lisa says
I love thick soups, especially chowders. This would be great in all kinds of other things as well. Thanks for telling us about it and the giveaway.
Pam says
I make broth every week, but am always running out. This would be great!
Ilana says
My favorite is Pho which can be simple if made in the crockpot or maybe Instant Pot.
Christina Mobley says
Veggie beef soup is a favorite. Simply bc I can just toss things together, haha
Julia says
I found your cookbook yesterday. Thank you!! I have been eating this way for only three days, but was overwhelmed by the books I’d been reading. When I found yours, it was like you were in a conversation with me about actual life as a mom trying to eat well. It made me feel inspired and that traveling while eating this way will be possible. I’m just going to pack some fat bombs, jerky, and oils. I appreciate how down to Earth and realistic you approach your diet. Also, I’m a foodie who likes playing in the kitchen. I can’t wait to try your amazing recipes!
Carolyn says
Hi Julia…I am so glad you are on this journey and that you find that my cookbook helps. Really, it HAS to be realistic or people will think it’s unattainable and be turned off. We don’t want that!
Carol says
Just got your cookbook! Haven’t had the chance to really dig into it and go page by page, but I know it will be AMAZING. Thanks for the tip on the broth. I can attest to the fact that most of the store bought broths are less than even passable. Going to hunt for Zoup brand this weekend!
Carolyn says
This one is pretty good. Strong enough flavour on its own, which is nice.
STEPHANIE HIRSCH says
I love cheesy sausage cauliflower soup, it’s my go to keto soup recipe!
Dawn says
That sounds amazing. Where do you get your recipe?
Sandra says
Love all different kinds of soups when weather cools off….I also love good bone broth. The best of the best….bone broth soups!!
Becky B says
Bacon chicken chowder – um um good! or maybe tomato with grilled cheese…or toss a bunch of stuff in my Instant Pot – Voila instant goodness.
Deb Shaffer says
Yum! This is timely! I can’t wait to try it. I share your recipes with all 5 of my closed keto recipe groups because they are always delicious, easy, and accessible. Thank you for all you do! 🙂
Carolyn says
Thank you, Deb!
Jen Bartels says
My favorite is an Olive Garden copycat of their Zuppa Toscana in the Instant Pot. Huge pot of amazingly flavorful soup in 12 minutes, lunches for a week plus some dinners. Total win-win, plus I feel healthy because kale.
Anna says
I made that soup last week, it was amazing!!
candace says
tomato soup with shredded chicken and cheese added in
Leslie says
Definitely love the broccoli cheese soup. I’ve never heard of this bone broth. Would love to try it.
Karen says
Soup is always, always good. I, too, have had it for breakfast at times. So YUM.
Anna says
I’d love to try the bone broth and making this soup Paleo would take a few changes but I’ll give it a try!
Erica says
I adore soup. When I don’t have anything planned for lunch or dinner, I frequently default to soup, regardless of the current season. My favorite easy soup recipe is probably my creamy chicken soup. I simmer a couple bags of frozen cauliflower, an onion, and a few garlic cloves in broth until very tender, then I puree it with an immersion blender until very smooth. I add several tablespoons of butter, a generous amount of cream, a couple of cans of chicken, salt, and white pepper, and then finish it off with green onion, parsley, or dried chives if my crisper is empty. It’s fast, nutritious, and pleasant, and I always have the ingredients.
KimH says
Yum!! Thanks for letting us know about Zoop!! I’ll look for it at Giant Eagle!! Whohoo!!
My favorite easy soup is Cauliflower Bisque. Cauliflower, shallot, celery, chicken broth simmered then add a bit of heavy cream and butter. Yum.
Kim Garner says
Pasta E Fagioli is my favorite!
Carly Williams says
My favorite easy soup is white bean and vegetable.
Brian says
Pretty much any soup can be a favorite of mine depending on my mood on any given day. Chowder definitely ranks up there consistently, though!
Kim O says
Chili is my favorite
Will G says
My favorite is chicken noodle.
Susan Gerald says
Broccoli cheese. I make it every week!
Amy says
I cannot wait to try this soup! Thank you for all of your fabulous recipes. BTW your food photography is amazing.
Amy says
I entered the above comment before saying my favorite soup recipe is Cheese Soup.
Rachel says
My favorite easy soup recipe is cheesy potato soup.
Tierney says
I love making the Nordstrom tomato soup
Betsy says
I like the Atkins chili recipe, but this soup looks amazing as well!
Deborah M says
My go to easy soup is tortilla soup
Mary says
I like a really thick, chunky soup with minimal broth. Problem is, the recipes for those soups are loaded with potatoes, pasta, and beans, so the serving size is absurdly small in order to keep even the net carb count low. So I don’t eat much soup any more. Pity.
Carolyn says
Cauliflower makes a pretty good chunky soup sub! 🙂
Emily S. says
I love loaded cauliflower soup!
christina purvis says
I love chicken veggie soup!
Lori finch says
Chicken noodle
Marisa Hagler says
Yum! Can’t wait to try this!
Pan says
I love stracciatella soup.
VictoriaN says
I really love a good beef vegetable soup. But I love soups in general. They are such a comforting food.
Jennifer Willard says
My NEW favorite easy soup recipe is a Greek soup that I discovered at a new restaurant here in Arlington, WA – Kafe Neo. I love their Avgolemono soup. I love anything lemon. When I make it at home, sometimes I leave out the chicken. I usually end up adding more lemon than called for in the recipe. I sometimes have it for breakfast, after all, it does have egg in it. It is so simple to make & satisfies me. Think I will be whipping a potful this afternoon.
Dawn says
My favorite is Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice. I can’t wait this one!
DealinDiva says
My go to easy soup is egg drop soup. It takes less than 5 minutes in the microwave and very filling.
Terri | Love and Confections says
It’s not quite soup weather here yet, but when it does get cold enough, I am definitely making this! I love chowders and I bet the flavors are incredible!
Joan Wood says
I love soup season. Love chowders, stews and chilis, One of my favorite soups would have to be Broccoli and cheese,
Aggie says
I have been craving soup like crazy lately, even though it’s still 90 degrees here in Florida. I have to look for this broth and try it, I haven’t seen it yet Your chowder looks awesome!
Tonnia Williams says
Wish I could find this in my small west Texas town. Love Soup season.
Amy says
Low carb Zuppa Toscana is my favorite easy soup!
Kristen says
I love thick soups or comforting ones that remind me of fall/winter.
Joanne Deocampo says
I like the Slowcooker Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Soup, but I’m dying to try this Buffalo Chicken Chowder!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
What a great take on chowder! Sounds delicious.
Jenn says
I can’t wait to make this! So nice for make ahead lunches.
Pat says
If you say its good, I have no doubt? I love soup and eat it all year round…not just for fall and winter for me!
Pam says
My favorite LC soup (so far) is Bacon Cheeseburger…can’t wait to try this recipe of yours!
Annette Even says
This sounds and looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
jackie m says
mmmm this looks so good. Do you think it will freeze ok? Definitely going to make this soon, the weather has turned and it looks like this will be a great fall soup!!
Carolyn says
I think it should freeze just fine.
Eric says
Does this serve 4 or 6? The recipe says it serves 6, but in step 4 it says “Divide between 4 bowls and garnish…”. Just curious what the nutritional values are based on. This sounds really good.
Carolyn says
Oh sorry. It should be 6. I need to fix that.
Stephani Clark says
I love creamy chicken soup
Caitlin says
Sausage and all the veggies!
Kerry says
i love creamy cheesy soups and this one may be my new fav
Susan Christy says
Cream of mushroom is my favorite – not healthy at all, but delicious!
Juli V says
Greek lemon chicken soup
Megan says
I’ve always been a soup person, so I have several “favorite” soups. However, I made this Buffalo Chicken Chowder last night, and I have to say that it might be my new favorite!
Kedra says
Corn chowder is my favorite. I think this will be a great substitute.
T Dini says
I just got through making this. I almost never make anything strictly according to recipe, but the only thing I did differently here is to use homemade broth, and only used 1/2 cup of the heavy cream. It’s really delicious and I’ll add it to my regulars. I love soup.
Gail says
I need to make this soup, sounds/looks delicious! I love homemade soups….some of my favorites used to be…curried butternut squash, chicken noodle, carrot ginger, cream of mushroom and French onion. Soup is so comforting on a cold day or when you’re feeling under the weather. I just wish I could buy that homemade bone broth where I live in Canada. Thank you for all you do for us in the low-carb world Caroyn….your recipes are truly amazing!! LOVE your new cookbook! Keep up the good work. Next, you should write a soup, stew, etc cookbook, with fixings like dumplings for stew! ???
Mary says
I’ve been on a buffalo chicken kick for the past 6 months. So when I came across this today I had to make it for dinner. Super delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Amy says
I just tried your soup last night. My husband, who doesn’t generally like spicy foods, loved and and said we should have it at least once a month. Thanks!
Susan says
Late to the party, but this is delicious! And wonderfully easy. Hubs loved it!
Going into the soup rotation. Thanks for all the creativity you share with
Us here on the blog AND your published book.
Long, very long time rooter.
Trish says
Love the recipe for the buffalo chicken soup however hubby is lactose intolerant. Do you think this would work with non- dairy creamer in stead of heavy whipping cream? I know where I can get lactose free cream cheese it’s just the cream that would be an issue.
Carolyn says
I think so. Dairy-free cream cheese doesn’t melt as well but it’s worth a shot.
Macy says
We really enjoy this soup. It’s a regular during the winter months at our house. Thanks Carolyn for another great soup.