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Green Olive Soup

Creamy Green Olive Soup for a Cozy Comfort Food Fix

This Creamy Green Olive Soup is a comforting vegan delight infused with briny olives and chickpeas, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness and flavor foundation
  • 1 medium Onion Diced, provides sweetness and depth
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, offers aromatic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Enhances the soup's depth
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano Imparts fresh herbal notes
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Imparts fresh herbal notes
For the Heartiness
  • 1 cup Green Olives Pitted and halved, the star ingredient
  • 0.5 cup Sundried Tomatoes Adds sweet-tangy flavor
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained, a protein source
  • 1 cup Orzo Feel free to substitute with rice
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream Brings a creamy finish
For the Freshness
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Adds vibrant color and freshness
For Seasoning
  • 1 to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 1 to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add tomato paste, oregano, and thyme; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add sundried tomatoes, chickpeas, and orzo to the pot. Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
  5. Fold in green olives and coconut cream, stirring well until blended and warmed through.
  6. Stir in fresh baby spinach and let wilt for about a minute.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days and flavors deepen over time.

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