Tex-Mex Buffalo Chicken Soup

butter, divided

diced yellow onion

diced celery

carrots, cut into half moons

minced garlic

sea salt and fresh black pepper

boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

low-sodium chicken broth

+ ½ cups corn

black beans, drained and rinsed well twice*

cream cheese, softened

hot sauce, like Cholula, plus more for serving

shredded white cheddar cheese

sour cream

tortilla corn chips