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Green Olive Soup

Creamy Green Olive Soup for a Cozy Mediterranean Vibe

This creamy green olive soup combines briny olives and sun-dried tomatoes for a comforting vegan dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used if preferred.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Chopped finely.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
For the Herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano Can substitute dried herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Can substitute dried herbs.
For the Soup
  • 1 cup Green Olives Pitted and halved.
  • 1 cup Sundried Tomatoes Sliced.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup Orzo Can substitute with rice.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream Cashew cream works as a substitute.
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Roughly torn.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Green Olive Soup
  1. In a large pot, pour olive oil and warm it over medium heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering. Add the finely diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in the finely chopped garlic and continue sautéing for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato paste along with the fresh oregano and thyme, stirring well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the sliced sundried tomatoes, drained and rinsed chickpeas, orzo, and vegetable stock into the pot. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
  5. Fold in the halved green olives, coconut cream, and roughly torn baby spinach. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm in bowls, optionally garnished with extra olives or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a generous amount of green olives for full flavor. Maintain low heat for onion and garlic to enhance sweetness.

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