Looking for a decadent soup recipe that will impress your guests? Look no further than this creamy tomato and crab soup! Made with ripe tomatoes, lump crab meat, and cream, this soup is the perfect combination of rich flavors and luxurious textures.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the tomatoes have released their juices and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Add the lump crab meat and stir gently to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the crab is heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together and the soup has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and remove the soup from heat.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it is smooth and creamy.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
