Paprika Chicken Soup

By Thom7747

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 large tomato, chopped + 1/4 c water OR 1 14oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 2 c chicken broth
• 2 c water
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 c roast chicken, chopped or shredded
• 1/4 c heavy whipping cream or sour cream
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter with paprika over medium heat.

Add the onion. Cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.

Whisk in the flour.

Add the tomato and water.

Cook, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly (2 minutes).

Add chicken broth and water.

Add potatoes.

Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked.

Add the chicken and simmer just to heat it through.

Stir in the cream and the seasoning.