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Paprika Sauce
4.6 from 39 votes

Paprika Sauce

This delicious paprika sauce is creamy, tangy and smoky. Makes about 1 cup.

Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ½ cup onion minced, about 2/3 of a small onion
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the onion and saute until starting to soften (about 2 minutes).
  2. Stir in paprika and and cook until fragrant (a few seconds).
  3. Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until reduced by about half (3 to 4 minutes).
  4. Take off the heat and whisk or stir in the tomato paste.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, sour cream and cilantro.
  6. Turn the heat back on and heat the sauce through, stirring continuously.

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.