Paprika Chicken and Pasta Creamy Soup

A comforting and creamy soup filled with tender chicken, chewy pasta, and a blend of paprika and garlic, finished with a swirl of tangy yogurt and a sprinkle of melty Gouda cheese.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Eastern European
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1.5poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 3cupsmilk
  • 2eggs, beaten
  • 2cupselbow macaroni
  • 2teaspoonspaprika
  • 1teaspoonchili powder
  • 1/2cupplain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2cupGouda cheese, grated
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    10m
  2. 2

    In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.

    8mmedium heat
  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low and add the milk, beaten eggs, paprika, chili powder, and minced garlic. Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

    5mlow heat
  4. 4

    Stir in the cooked macaroni and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the soup is heated through.

    3m
  5. 5

    Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until well combined.

    2m
  6. 6

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the grated Gouda cheese.

    2m