If you're looking for a delicious and easy soup recipe, look no further than this creamy tomato and crab soup. Made with fresh ingredients and a touch of spice, this soup is sure to please any seafood lover.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound crab meat
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Image description: A photo of all the ingredients needed for the recipe, including a can of diced tomatoes, crab meat, and various spices.
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the paprika and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Add the heavy cream and crab meat to the pot and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the crab meat is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Image description: A photo of a bowl of creamy tomato and crab soup, garnished with chopped parsley.
Image description: A photo of a slice of crusty bread with melted butter, served alongside the soup.