Slow Cooker 15 Bean Buffalo Chicken Soup


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Sponsored by Hurst’sⓇ Hambeen’sⓇ 15 Bean SoupⓇ, though all opinions are mine alone.

Slow Cooker 15 Bean Buffalo Chicken Soup is spicy and hearty. A great meal for game day! Use a package of 15 bean soup to make this spicy meal!

Buffalo chicken is one of our favorite things to make in the slow cooker, why not make it into a soup?

cooked buffalo chicken 15 bean soup with wooden spoon in it.
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Hello! I have a new recipe for you to try for game day. It has all the expected flavors you’d want for game day but with a unique twist, 15 bean soup mix! If you want a buffalo soup without beans be sure to try my Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe.

onion, celery, carrots, a bag of 15 bean soup mix, seasonings and chicken thighs on a wooden table.

As you may know, I’ve been busy the last few months creating recipes for Hurst’sⓇ HamBeensⓇ and am happy that I’ve signed up to do a few more. 

buffalo chicken soup with tortilla strips on the side.

This recipe has been one of my favorites, I love anything spicy and I love how the chicken thighs help flavor the broth of this soup.

close up of buffalo chicken soup in a slow cooker.

How to Make:

You will need these ingredients:

  • Hurst Hambeens 15 Bean Soup
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Yellow onion
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano
  • Black pepper
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Chicken broth
  • Bay leaf
  • Cilantro for serving
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Directions:

  • Rinse and sort beans, discarding any debris. We won’t be using the ham flavor packet for this recipe, you can save it for another recipe if desired.
  • Add the rinsed and sorted beans to the slow cooker. Add the chicken, onion, celery, carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper, buffalo sauce, chicken broth to the slow cooker, stir. Add the bay leaf on top.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • When the cooking time is up, remove the bay leaf. Remove the chicken thighs onto a plate and shred them with two forks. Add the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add the minced cilantro, stir and serve.
2 bowls of buffalo chicken 15 bean soup.

I served this soup with homemade tortilla strips. I made those by cutting up corn tortillas and frying them in hot oil. This soup is on the spicy side, to cool it down serve with a dollop of sour cream.

If you love this 15 bean recipe and want to see more like this you can find them at Hurst’s Hambeens. I hope you enjoy this recipe and have a great weekend.

More dried bean recipes you will love:

soup with buffalo sauce, carrots and variety of beans in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker 15 Bean Buffalo Chicken Soup

5 from 8 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
15 Bean Buffalo Chicken Soup cooked in the slow cooker. Plenty of heat and plenty to share!

Ingredients 
 

  • 20 oz. pkg. Hurst’sⓇ HambeensⓇ 15 bean SoupⓇ mix, (won’t be using the included ham seasoning, save this for another recipe)
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce, (I use Frank’s Red Hot original)
  • 9 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp. finely minced cilantro
  • tortilla chips or tortilla strips for serving

Instructions 

  • Rinse and sort beans, discarding any debris. We won’t be using the ham flavor packet for this recipe, you can save it for another recipe if desired. 
  • Add the rinsed and sorted beans to the slow cooker. Add the chicken, onion, celery, carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper, buffalo sauce, chicken broth to the slow cooker, stir. Add the bay leaf on top.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. 
  • When the cooking time is up, remove the bay leaf. Remove the chicken thighs onto a plate and shred them with two forks. Add the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add the minced cilantro and stir.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or homemade tortilla strips. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2611IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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50 Comments

  1. Kristine says:

    I would love this recipe, but the hubby does not like red hot. Do
    you think sriracha sauce could be a sub ?

  2. Debbie says:

    Iโ€™m not a big spicy person I like some heat but hubby donโ€™t do spice what can I use instead

    1. Joe says:

      5 stars
      Find you a man that can handle the heat