Begin by making candy and smoky walnuts. Line baking tray with parchment paper and put aside. In massive frying pan, place walnut halves after which place over medium-high warmth. Prepare dinner, stirring continually to stop burning, till walnuts are flippantly toasted, about 2 to three minutes. Add maple syrup to pan and proceed to prepare dinner, stirring continually, till maple syrup has coated walnuts and no syrup, or little or no, is left in pan, about one other minute. Take away frying pan from warmth, sprinkle smoked paprika over candied walnuts, and stir to evenly incorporate. Switch walnuts to parchment-lined baking tray and unfold out as greatest you may in single layer. Put aside to chill whereas making soup.
