Description
A hearty and flavorful soup with tender chicken, a rich paprika-infused broth, and creamy finish. Perfect for cozy dinners !
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp paprika (preferably Hungarian)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or sour cream for a tangier flavor)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add Paprika: Stir in the paprika and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Simmer the Soup: Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Add the cooked chicken back into the pot. Stir in the heavy cream (or sour cream) and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor, or use bone-in chicken for added depth.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg