Cream of Bell Pepper Soup with Crab Topping

• 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

Crab Topping (optional)

• 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