Cream of Bell Pepper Soup with Crab Topping
Cream of Bell Pepper Soup with Crab Topping
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 roasted orange bell peppers, diced
- 2 cups (500 ml) potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 potatoes)
- 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
- Salt and pepper
- 8 oz (227g) crab meat pieces (the flesh of 6 to 8 snow crab legs)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- In a saucepan, soften the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the bell peppers, potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- In a blender, purée the soup until smooth. Adjust the seasoning. Keep warm.
Cream of Bell Pepper Soup with Crab Topping