Paella Soup

All the flavors of paella come together in this comforting soup with Spanish rice, peppers, saffron, and shrimp.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 344 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 ½ quarts chicken broth
• ¾ cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup frozen petite peas
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
• 3 ⅓ cups water
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped, or more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon saffron threads, or more to taste
• 2 (5.6 ounce) packages Spanish rice mix (such as La Preferida®)
• 2 pounds frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and tails removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.