Paprika Sauce
This delicious paprika sauce is creamy, tangy and smoky. Makes about 1 cup.
Servings: 4
Calories (Estimated): 111kcal
Equipment:
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife and cutting board
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- whisk
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup minced onion (about ⅔ of a small onion)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika*
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons full-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the onion and saute until starting to soften (about 2 minutes).2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup minced onion (about ⅔ of a small onion)
- Stir in paprika and and cook until fragrant (a few seconds).2 teaspoons smoked paprika*
- Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until reduced by about half (3 to 4 minutes).¾ cup chicken broth
- Take off the heat and whisk or stir in the tomato paste.1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
- Stir in heavy cream, sour cream and cilantro.¼ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons full-fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- Turn the heat back on and heat the sauce through, stirring continuously.
Recipe notes:
*You can use smoked hot paprika for a spicy sauce or smoked sweet paprika for a milder sauce.
Storage: Transfer any leftover sauce into an airtight container and store in the fridge. Reheat on the stovetop over gentle heat, stirring continuously.
