Chicken Paprikash Soup

Name: Chicken Paprikash Soup
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 medium red bell peppers, finely chopped; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons paprika; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika; 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes; 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles (about 1 1/4 cups); 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

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This hearty soup takes inspiration from Hungarian chicken paprikash, with a creamy, paprika-flavored broth studded with tomatoes, bell pepper and chicken. We like tender, flavorful chicken thighs, but chicken breast will work too. If you don’t have hot paprika, add chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.

By

Amanda Stanfield

Published on December 24, 2023

Tested by

Marianne Williams

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 medium red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles (about 1 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Stir in bell peppers, onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add paprika, salt and hot paprika; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits. Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat.

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Stir in noodles; cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until the noodles are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.

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Stir sour cream and flour together in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the soup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the soup is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with parsley and serve.

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To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add additional broth to loosen as needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Calories 355, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 121mg, Carbohydrates 30g, Total Sugars 9g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 29g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 552mg, Potassium 701mg

EatingWell.com, December 2023