Red Pepper, Artichoke & Crab Soup Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add Red Peppers

   Stir in the chopped red bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Combine Broth and Artichokes

   Add the artichoke hearts and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.

5. 5

   Add Crab and Cream

   Return the blended soup to low heat, stir in the heavy cream, fresh crab meat, salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Heat for another 5 minutes, stirring gently.

6. 6

   Serve and Garnish

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.