Crab and Red Pepper Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound crab meat
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup half-and-half

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Stir in the broth, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add the crab meat and half-and-half and simmer for 5 more minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Red bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C.
• Crab is a low-calorie, low-fat source of protein.
• Smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor to the soup.