Name: Cream of Bell Pepper Soup with Crab Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

Preparation

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.

Crab Topping

In a skillet, gently heat the crab meat in the butter.
Serve the Cream of Bell Pepper Soup and garnish the centre with crab pieces. Sprinkle with the chives.

Comment

Paulette A.

5 stars February 18th, 2015

Extremely good soup, take the time to roast your own peppers, you won't regret it! Planning on making a triple batch next time! Freezes well!!