Chicken Paprikash Soup
Chicken paprikash soup is a Hungarian-inspired take on chicken soup that's hearty, delicious, and perfect any time. It's loaded with chicken, vegetables, and delicious spices.
Chicken paprikash is a delicious Hungarian chicken dish that I've been making regularly since I discovered it a few years ago. With this recipe, I wanted to do something a little different. So I took all those delicious flavors and turned it into a soup!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's a simple chicken soup recipe that's super easy to make.
- It uses simple ingredients that are available at your local grocery store.
- It's a fun twist on classic chicken paprikash, and it's delicious!
Top Tip
Rotisserie chicken works perfectly in this recipe, and it saves a ton of time.
Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients to deliver deep, complex flavor. It only takes a quick trip to the store to get everything you need. Check the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.
- Butter
- Medium onion, diced
- Red, yellow, orange, or green pepper, diced
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cornstarch
- Crushed tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Rotisserie or leftover chicken, cut into small chunks
- Sour cream
- OPTIONAL: garnish with thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
This soup is so easy to make and so delicious. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time, and you'll have a tasty, hearty soup everyone will love. The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Saute the vegetables and paprika in butter until tender.
2: Add tomatoes, cornstarch, salt, and pepper and simmer.
3: Add chicken broth and simmer.
4: Remove from heat and add chicken and sour cream.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use any kind of leftover chicken or turkey you have on hand.
- For a spicy version, add diced jalapenos or cayenne.
- Add egg noodles to make chicken papri
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
Storage
Refrigerator: Store for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Store for up to a month in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
Reheat: Place the soup in a saucepan and cook on medium-low heat until heated through.
What to Serve with Chicken Paprikash Soup
This is a hearty soup that's a complete meal in a bowl. I recommend keeping things simple and serving it with:
- Salad
- Bread
- Crackers
- Garlic bread
Tips:
- Using rotisserie or leftover chicken is easy and works perfectly.
- Sautee the vegetables with the paprika to get a nice depth of flavor.
- ALWAYS remove your soup from the heat before adding the sour cream to prevent curdling.
FAQ
It's a Hungarian chicken dish that's seasoned heavily with paprika. Paprikash is actually Hungarian for paprika.
Rotisserie chicken is pre-cooked, so it can be added to the soup at the end. The hot soup warms it through, and it keeps the chicken from falling apart if it were simmered.
If you don't remove soups from the heat before adding sour cream, the high heat will cause the sour cream to curdle. There's no saving it after that.
More Chicken Dishes
Chicken Paprikash Soup
Chicken paprikash soup takes the classic flavors of Hungarian chicken paprikash and transfers them to a hearty, delicious soup.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red, yellow, orange, or green pepper, diced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups rotisserie or leftover chicken, cut into small chunks
- ¾ cup sour cream
- OPTIONAL: garnish with thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions, peppers, and paprika. Stir and saute until onions and peppers are tender.
- Add salt, pepper, cornstarch, and tomatoes. Continue cooking and bring to a simmer.
- Slowly add chicken broth, stirring continuously.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add chicken and sour cream. Stir until well combined.
- If you choose, sprinkle green onions on top and serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 236Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 73mgSodium 692mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 15g
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