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Green Olive Soup

Comforting Green Olive Soup That's Vegan and Delicious

This vegan Green Olive Soup is quick to prepare and packed with heartiness and Mediterranean flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Substitute with any other neutral oil if necessary.
  • 1 medium onion Diced.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Use fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce if unavailable.
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano Dried oregano can be used if fresh is not available.
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh thyme A pinch of dried thyme works as a solid substitute.
For the Soup
  • 1 cup green olives Pitted and halved.
  • 0.5 cup sundried tomatoes Chopped.
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas Drained.
  • 1 cup orzo pasta You can substitute with rice or another small pasta.
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup coconut cream Replace with cashew cream or plant-based heavy cream if desired.
For Freshness
  • 2 cups baby spinach Other greens like kale or Swiss chard can also be included.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. This should take about 1-2 minutes. Once hot, add a diced onion, letting it sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. With the onion softened, stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Next, add in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano, and ½ teaspoon of fresh thyme. Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in ½ cup of chopped sundried tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) of drained chickpeas, and 1 cup of orzo pasta. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable stock and raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. After the orzo is tender, stir in 1 cup of pitted and halved green olives, 1 cup of coconut cream, and 2 cups of baby spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Before serving, taste the soup and adjust seasoning as necessary with salt and pepper. Ladle the warm, creamy Green Olive Soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is perfect for meal prep! Make a big batch, cool it, and store for quick meals throughout the week.

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