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Spicy Ranch Chicken Soup

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This spicy ranch chicken soup is creamy, zesty, and loaded with flavor. With ranch seasoning, cream cheese, hot sauce, and tender shredded chicken, it’s the perfect comforting soup with a spicy kick—great for chilly nights or game day gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 700g (about 1.5 lbs) chicken breasts, uncooked
  • 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (block-style)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Crumbled blue cheese (optional garnish)
  • Chopped scallions (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots for about 7 minutes until softened.
  2. Sprinkle in flour and ranch seasoning, stirring to coat vegetables.
  3. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring, then pour in hot sauce. Add chicken breasts.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes, partially covered. Flip chicken halfway if needed.
  5. Remove chicken and set aside. Stir cream cheese into the soup until melted and smooth.
  6. Shred chicken with forks and return it to the pot. Simmer for a few minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with blue cheese and scallions if desired.

Notes

  • Add a splash of cream for extra richness.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Make it gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour.
  • To reduce spice, use less hot sauce or add extra cream cheese.

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