Paella Soup Recipe

Name: Paella Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup chopped carrots; 1 red bell pepper, chopped, or more to taste; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, or more to taste; 1 cup frozen petite peas; 3 1/3 cups water; 2 (5.6 ounce) packages Spanish rice mix (such as La Preferida(R)); 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL(R)); 2 pounds frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and tails removed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped carrots
1 red bell pepper, chopped, or more to taste
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, or more to taste
1 cup frozen petite peas
3 1/3 cups water
2 (5.6 ounce) packages Spanish rice mix (such as La Preferida(R))
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL(R))
2 pounds frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and tails removed

1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute celery, onion, carrots, and red pepper until soft, about 10 minutes. Add ham; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and saffron. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Add peas.
2
Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a separate pot. Add rice mixes and stir well. Bring back to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 8 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and green chiles; stir.
3
Add rice mixture to the soup. Remove soup from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and let stand until warmed through.

710

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 3/4 cup chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Paella Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Paella Soup

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